On June 23, 2016, the District of Columbia issued a Notice of Emergency and Proposed Rulemaking regarding reimbursement by D.C. Medicaid for telemedicine services. Effective immediately, the rule states that D.C. Medicaid will reimburse providers for eligible health care services rendered via telemedicine at the same rate as in-person consultations. The rule also establishes eligibility criteria for telemedicine recipients and conditions of participation for telemedicine providers under D.C. Medicaid. The emergency rules will remain in effect until October 21, 2016, unless superseded by a Notice of Final Rulemaking.

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