COVID-19 PHE Renewed
On October 16, 2021, Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced the renewal of the public health emergency (PHE) declared due to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). The PHE was originally declared on January 31, 2020. Extensions occurred on April 21, 2020; July 25, 2020; October 23, 2020; January 7, 2021; April 15, 2021; and July 19, 2021. These extensions were in place for 90 days.
With the latest extension October 16, 2021, the PHE expiration date is January 16, 2022. The extension of the PHE allows for the flexibilities implemented by CMS, including telehealth services and other provisions related to the April 2020 Interim Final Rule.
To review the renewal, click on the link here.
