Does Medicare Cover Telehealth?

Coverage · Preventive & Wellness

This covers Medicare and telehealth — doctor visits by video or phone.

Does Medicare cover telehealth?

Yes — Medicare covers many services delivered by telehealth. Behavioral and mental health visits, many office visits, and certain other services can be delivered by video (and in some cases audio-only). Some pandemic-era flexibilities have been extended by Congress; the rules for where you can be located and which services qualify continue to change.

Which part of Medicare covers it?

Part B covers telehealth. Medicare Advantage plans often offer additional telehealth benefits beyond what Original Medicare covers.

What you pay

You generally pay the same as an in-person visit — 20% of the Medicare-approved amount after the Part B deductible.

Exact dollar amounts change every year — see Medicare costs for 2026 for the current deductibles and coinsurance, or a Medigap plan can cover most of this cost-sharing for you.

The limits people get wrong

Because telehealth coverage has been governed by temporary extensions, the exact list of covered services and locations can change year to year. When it matters, confirm the current rule before your visit.

Related services

• Does Medicare cover mental health care?
• Does Medicare cover preventive services?

Related Medicare guides

• All service coverage · drug coverage · dental, vision & hearing.
• Medicare costs · Glossary · Medicare Help Center.

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