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.
It is important to note that:
● Guidance continues to evolve, making it necessary for providers to continue to monitor for applicable updates.
● While many waivers and flexibilities expire on May 11, 2023, some provisions expired on previous dates and some are set to end at a later time.
● The overlay of federal, state, local, and accrediting agency requirements, and provider-specific policies, procedures, and processes require providers to be attentive to applicable requirements, which are typically the most stringent requirements.
Following are resources that providers may find helpful as they prepare for and work through the transition and unwinding from the COVID-19 emergency declarations:
Agency: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
Resource: What Do I Need to Know? CMS Waivers, Flexibilities, and the Transition Forward from the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency
Explanation of Content: Provides information on several topic including COVID-19 vaccines, testing, and treatments; telehealth services; and health care access
Agency: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
Resource: Frequently Asked Questions: CMS Waivers, Flexibilities, and the End of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency
Explanation of Content: Provides answers for commonly asked questions about the end of the PHE for Medicare, Medicaid, the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and private insurance, as well as for program-specific questions
If you have questions or need additional information, please contact the Powerback Rehabilitation and Powerback Respiratory email inquiry system at askregulatory@powerbackrehab.com.
