Short answer: Yes — Medicare covers many telemedicine (telehealth) services, but coverage depends on the type of service, how it’s delivered (video vs. audio-only), who provides it, and where/when it’s delivered. (cms.gov)

Key points you should know (as of September 19, 2025)

• Covered services: Medicare’s Physician Fee Schedule includes a defined list of telehealth services that are payable when furnished via telehealth (CMS maintains the official list and updates it yearly). (cms.gov)
• Temporary vs. permanent rules: Many COVID-era telehealth flexibilities were extended through September 30, 2025, but some flexibilities were made permanent (for example, some behavioral/mental health telehealth rules). After those temporary extensions end, some restrictions (such as stricter “originating site” and provider-type rules) may be reinstated unless Congress or CMS acts further. (telehealth.hhs.gov)
• Audio-only vs. video: CMS has allowed audio-only for certain services and made some audio-only allowances permanent for behavioral/mental health, but rules differ by service and some audio-only coverage that was temporary may expire with the extensions. Check the specific service guidance. (americanbar.org)
• Cost to beneficiaries: Telehealth visits billed under Part B are usually subject to the same Medicare Part B deductible and coinsurance rules as in-person physician/outpatient visits (unless a particular waiver or rule says otherwise). (cms.gov)
• Medicare Advantage (Part C): Many Medicare Advantage plans may offer broader telehealth benefits than Original Medicare — check the individual plan. (Kiplinger.com)

What to do next / where to check

• For whether a specific service or code is covered via telehealth, consult CMS’s “List of Telehealth Services” and the CMS telehealth pages. (cms.gov)
• For the most current temporary/extension status (for example changes after Sept 30, 2025), check CMS and HHS telehealth policy pages because rules have been changing and some flexibilities have sunset dates. (telehealth.hhs.gov)

If you want, tell me the specific telemedicine service (example: primary care visit, mental/behavioral health, remote patient monitoring, or a particular CPT code) or whether you’re on Original Medicare vs. Medicare Advantage — I can look up whether that service is currently payable by Medicare and what rules apply.