Virginia Gov McDonnell Signs Telemedicine Reimbursement Legislation

Last week Gov. Bob McDonnell (R-Virginia) signed SB 675, a health insurance bill that mandates coverage for telemedicine services. It requires insurers to cover all telemedicine services, making Virginia the 14th state to enact such legislation. According to the American Telemedicine Association, 23 states currently allow for Medicaid reimbursement, while California, Hawaii, New Hampshire, North Dakota, and Texas have telemedicine legislation pending.