Effective October 1, 2025, several telehealth flexibilities introduced during the COVID-19 pandemic expired and require congressional action to be renewed. 

This Tips & Tools page, provided by the National Office, informs members of key changes to the in-person requirement.

The main takeaways from this update are:

In-Person Requirement:

• Currently, Congress has not extended the in-person telehealth waiver.
• New patients must receive an in-person visit within 6 months before the first telehealth mental health service, and then every year (12 months) after.

Exception to In-Person:

• Patients located in a rural area 
• Eligible origin site (i.e., Rural health clinic)
• Risks/Burdens outweigh Benefits
• Patients receiving SUD treatment

To learn more, please read here!  

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NASW-FL Members: Your Voice is Critical!

Now is the time to contact your U.S. senators and urge them to support legislation that grants telehealth flexibilities, identical to those previously passed into law. Contact Senator Scott and Senator Moody today!

If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to our office.