COVID-19 PHE Renewed
On April 15, 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; and renewed on April 21, 2020, July 25, 2020, October 23, 2020 and January 7, 2021. These extensions were in place for 90 days.
With the latest extension effective April 15, 2021, the PHE expiration date is now July 20, 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: PHE Extension Apr 15 2021.
