COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Extended
On October 2, 2021, Alex M. Azar II, 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; renewed on April 21, 2020 and then on July 25, 2020. These extensions were in place for 90 days. The July extension made the new expiration date October 23, 2020.
With the latest extension, the PHE expiration date is now January 21, 2021. 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:
