Guidance for the Expiration of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE)

Memorandum Summary · Social Security Act Section 1135 emergency waivers for health care providers will terminate with the end of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) on May 11, 2023. · Certain regulations or other policies included in Interim Final Rules with Comments (IFCs) will be modified with the ending the PHE. Certain policies, such as the Acute Hospital at Home initiative and telehealth flexibilities have been extended by Congress through December 31, 2024. · Long Term Care and Acute and Continuing Care providers are expected to be in compliance with the requirements according to the timeframes listed below.