Update On Extended Telehealth In Connecticut

ESSEX, CHESTER, DEEP RIVER, CT — State Representative Christine Palm wrote the following letter (on May 5th) regarding the Bipartisan vote on telehealth:

"Dear Neighbor,

Many of you wrote to me in support of extending the Governor’s Executive Order on Telehealth, and we heard you.

During Tuesday's session, the Connecticut House of Representatives unanimously voted in favor of H.B. 5596, An Act Concerning Telehealth. If passed by the Senate and signed by the Governor, this bill would extend telehealth benefits for Connecticut residents for the next two years.

Telehealth services have been immensely beneficial to both patients and providers during this pandemic and has been crucial to our most vulnerable residents. Because of the extension, individuals in the state will have access to in-depth healthcare from the comfort of their home as we transition out of the pandemic.

Quality healthcare is important, especially during a global pandemic. Telehealth services ensure that all patients have access to effective assistance from their provider, whether it be in-person or virtually.

Please feel free to contact me by email at Christine.Palm@cga.ct.gov with any questions or concerns.

Sincerely,

Christine Palm
State Representative"