On May 31, 2023, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) posted the public inspection version of a final rule titled, Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Policy and Regulatory Changes to the Omnibus COVID-19 Health Care Staff Vaccination Requirements; Additional Policy and Regulatory Changes to the Requirements for Long-Term Care (LTC) Facilities and Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals With Intellectual Disabilities (ICFs-IID) to Provide COVID-19 Vaccine Education and Offer Vaccinations to Residents, Clients, and Staff; Policy and Regulatory Changes to the Long Term Care Facility COVID-19 Testing Requirements. The final rule was formally posted to the Federal Register on June 5, 2023.

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Although occurring simultaneously and set to end on May 11, 2023, the COVID-19 National Emergency and the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) vary in the authorities, waivers, and/or flexibilities under each declaration. As such, several government agencies continue to provide guidance and resources to help health care providers with the transition and unwinding from the COVID-19 emergency declarations.

On March 30, 2023, the United States Senate passed a resolution (H.J. Res. 7) to end the COVID-19 National Emergency. The resolution was passed by the United States House of Representatives on February 1, 2023. Under the authority of federal law, upon signature of the President, this resolution formalizes the end of the COVID-19 National Emergency that began on March 13, 2020.

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On December 29, 2022, the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023 was signed into law. This omnibus legislation includes provisions that are applicable to health care providers. Following is a summary of key provisions of particular relevance to rehabilitation therapy services.

On January 30th, President Biden announced plans to end the COVID-19 national emergency and public health emergency (PHE), effective May 11, 2023. After multiple extensions, the national emergency was previously set to end on March 1st and the PHE on April 11th of this year. The May 11th end date aligns with the Administration's commitment to give at least 60 days’ notice prior to termination of the PHE.

Genesis Rehab Services' Business Partner Communication memo from Lou Ann Soika, Chief Strategy and Administrative Officer.

Genesis Rehab Services' Business Partner Communication memo from Lou Ann Soika, Chief Strategy and Administrative Officer.

On July 29, 2021, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) posted the public inspection version of a final rule titled, Medicare Program; Prospective Payment System and Consolidated Billing for Skilled Nursing Facilities; Updates to the Quality Reporting Program and Value-Based Purchasing Program for Federal Fiscal Year 2022; and Technical Correction to Long-Term Care Facilities Physical Environment Requirements.