NM LEG Scope of Telehealth Services

Published on: Apr 13, 2025

On Apr. 7, NM LEG enacted bill on telehealth, scope and definitions.

  • NM LEG enacted bill SB 252, made amendments to the New Mexico telehealth act.
  • Amended New Mexico statutes NM INS 24-25-24-25-3 and NM INS 24-25-24-25-5.
  • Bill Provisions
  • Nothing in the New Mexico telehealth act may be construed to alter supervision requirements set forth by a health care provider's applicable licensing board.
  • Must provide telehealth services under same level of supervision as in-person practice.
  • Legislative History
  • On Feb. 3, 2025, bill introduced into Senate; on Mar. 8, 2025, bill passed the Senate.
  • On Mar. 10, 2025, bill introduced in House; on Mar. 18, 2025, bill passed the House.
  • On Apr. 7, 2025, bill SB 252 was signed by the governor and assigned as Chapter 75.
  • Effectiveness
  • Bills without effective dates specified in bill text or emergency clauses become effective 90 days after adjournment of the Legislature, so effective on Jun. 20, 2025.
Regulators
NM LEG
Entity Types
Ins
Reference
Bill SB252, Ch. 75, 4/7/2025; Citation: *NM INS* 24-25-24-25-3, 24-25-24-25-5;
Functions
Claims/Accelerated Benefits; Compliance; Legal; Product Administration
Countries
United States of America
Category
State
N/A
Products
Insurance; Insurance-Health
Rule Type
Final
Regions
Am
Rule Date
Apr 7, 2025
Effective Date
Jun 20, 2025
Rule ID
250335
Linked to
N/A
Reg. Last Update
Apr 7, 2025
Report Section
US Insurance