# 117-hr-7353: Telehealth Benefit Expansion for Workers Act of 2022

117-hr-7353, Telehealth Benefit Expansion for Workers Act of 2022, is a 117th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Walorski, Jackie [R-IN-2] (R-IN); status ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Walberg asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 7353 a bill originally introduced by Representative Walorski, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection. (as of 2025-11-18).

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## Facts
- Bill: 117-hr-7353
- Congress: 117
- Title: Telehealth Benefit Expansion for Workers Act of 2022
- Status: ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Walberg asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 7353 a bill originally introduced by Representative Walorski, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.
- Introduced: 2022-03-31
- Sponsor: Rep. Walorski, Jackie [R-IN-2] (R-IN)
- Cosponsors: 6
- Policy area: Health
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2025-11-18

## Summary

Telehealth Benefit Expansion for Workers Act of 2022 This bill expands the exception for stand-alone telehealth benefits plans from certain requirements that generally apply to private health insurance plans under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Under the bill, employers may offer stand-alone telehealth benefits to all employees. This includes employees who are eligible for enrollment in their employer's group health plan. Currently, employers may offer telehealth benefits to employees who are otherwise ineligible for the employer's group health plan. This flexibility applies during any plan year beginning before the end of the COVID-19 emergency.

## Cosponsors (6)

- Rep. DelBene, Suzan K. [D-WA-1] (D-WA), 2022-03-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Walberg, Tim [R-MI-5] (R-MI), 2022-03-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Craig, Angie [D-MN-2] (D-MN), 2022-03-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Sherrill, Mikie [D-NJ-11] (D-NJ), 2022-03-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Moolenaar, John R. [R-MI-2] (R-MI), 2022-07-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Allen, Rick W. [R-GA-12] (R-GA), 2022-12-01T00:00:00.000Z

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## Sources
- [117-hr-7353 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/7353)

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