Telehealth Meets Medicare! Say Hello to Each Other. If you are a senior citizen most likely you will now be eligible to get your care remotely. Which is great news if you live some distance from your doctor or from a quality hospital—or even if you live ‘downtown Anywhere!’ Why drive or take the train when you can just dial-up your doctor or specialist? In a Friday afternoon announcement, CMS said new rules will eliminate geographical restrictions on telehealth access and telemedicine services in MA plans by 2020, enabling those in urban areas to use connected health technology. The changes will also give Medicare Advantage members more locations to access care, including their own home. Expect private insurance to follow (since they always do...) Selected Excerpt: “But with the final rule, it will be more likely that plans will offer the additional telehealth benefits in more parts of the country than before, whether they live in rural or urban areas.” …see more