The bill titled "An Act Requiring Payment Parity for Health Care Services Delivered by Means of Telehealth" mandates that health insurance issuers reimburse health care facilities and providers for telehealth services at the same rate as in-person services. It prohibits issuers from denying or limiting reimbursement based solely on the technology or equipment used for telehealth, provided that the technology meets specific requirements. The bill also clarifies the definitions of "health care facility," "health care provider," and "telehealth" as per existing law.

Additionally, the bill amends Sections 33-31-111 and 33-35-306 of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA) to incorporate the new provisions related to telehealth reimbursement. It includes a codification instruction to ensure that the new section is integrated into Title 33, chapter 22, part 1, and establishes an effective date of January 1, 2024, for the new law.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 33-31-111, 33-35-306