Unpacking the OBBBA’s HDHP telehealth safe harbor permanency

By Sarah Raaii, Rachel Stauffer and Julia Grabo on July 17, 2025

Posted In Digital Health, Employee Benefits, Health and Welfare Plans

In this edition of Health Policy Breakroom, Sarah Raaii and Rachel Stauffer join Julia Grabo to explore a crucial virtual care provision from the recently enacted One Big Beautiful Bill Act, exploring its effects on patients, employers, and the broader landscape of virtual care policy.

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Tags: HDHP, HDHP telehealth safe harbor, high deductible health plan, One Big Beautiful Bill Act, virtual care

Sarah Raaii
Sarah G. Raaii focuses her practice on employee benefits and matters related to health care reform, data privacy and HIPAA compliance, executive compensation, and health and welfare, cafeteria, 401(k), 403(b) and pension plans. Read Sarah Raaii's full bio.

Rachel Stauffer
Rachel is a highly experienced government relations and legislative affairs strategist and advocate who is informed by a solid foundation of health policy knowledge. Prior to joining McDermottPlus, Rachel served as the director of policy and government relations for a health IT contractor, where she developed the company’s first strategic plan for government relations. She grew the company’s profile on Capitol Hill by establishing new relationships with key leaders in the federal, state and military health program space. As a result, the company became an authoritative source on a variety of legislative approaches, especially related to veterans’ health. Read Rachel Stauffer's full bio.

Julia Grabo
Julia produces comprehensive research and analysis of key federal healthcare policy developments and legislative initiatives. She assists clients with real-time monitoring and analysis of fast-breaking legislative, policy and regulatory developments in Washington, DC. She also coordinates coalition and client collaborations to achieve advocacy and policy goals. Read Julia Grabo's full bio.

Unpacking the OBBBA’s HDHP telehealth safe harbor permanency

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