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Attn: All Federally Certified Long-Term Care and Acute and Continuing Care Providers
CMS issues QSO-23-13-ALL – Guidance for the Expiration of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE)
On May 1, 2023, CMS issued QSO-23-13-ALL (PDF), Guidance for the Expiration of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE). This memorandum outlines the expiration of the emergency waivers issued during the PHE related to the minimum health and safety requirements for Long Term Care (LTC) and Acute and Continuing Care (ACC) providers. The memorandum also describes the timelines for certain regulatory requirements issued during the PHE through Interim Final Rules with Comments (IFCs).
Memorandum Summary
Social Security Act Section 1135 emergency waivers for health care providers will terminate with the end of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) on May 11, 2023.
Certain regulations or other policies included in Interim Final Rules with Comments (IFCs) will be modified with ending the PHE. Certain policies, such as the Acute Hospital at Home initiative and telehealth flexibilities, have been extended by Congress through December 31, 2024.
Long Term Care and Acute and Continuing Care providers are expected to be in compliance with the requirements according to the timeframes listed in the memo.
Questions
For questions related to this memorandum, please visit the CMS 1135 Waiver website to submit an inquiry.
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