PHE Renewed Through Mid-Summer On April 12, 2022, the Department of Health and Human Services released a declaration of renewal of the National Public Health Emergency (PHE) which will be in effect for another 90 days, starting … [Read more...]
Waiver Status for the SNF
CMS is starting to phase out some temporary emergency declaration waivers that have been in effect throughout the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE). These temporary emergency waivers were designed to provide facilities with the flexibilities … [Read more...]
PHE and Waivers Officially Renewed for the 8th Time
On January 14, 2022, the Department of Health and Human Services released a declaration of renewal of the National Public Health Emergency (PHE) which will be in effect for another 90 days, starting January 16th, ending April 15th. This declaration … [Read more...]
PHE and Waivers Officially Extended Another 90 Days – April to July 2021
On April 15, 2021, the Department of Health and Human Services released a declaration of renewal of the National Public Health Emergency (PHE) which will be in effect for another 90 days, starting April 21st. This declaration renews for the 5th time, … [Read more...]
PHE and Waivers Extended Through 2021 Likely – HHS Letter to Governors
The Secretary of Health and Human Services sent a "Dear Governors" letter to all states in early 2021 outlining the plan for the Public Health Emergency (PHE) duration. The HHS Secretary specifically stated: "To assure you of our commitment to the … [Read more...]