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Public Health Emergency (PHE) Flexibilities Related to the Medicaid Children’s Waiver and Health Home Services
Healthfirst·NY · Pediatrics, Family Medicine·Provider Update
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
COVID-19 Public Health Emergency flexibilities for Medicaid Children's Waiver and Health Home Services are expiring on different dates - some have already ended while others have extended periods set by New York State or federal government. Providers need to check current status of specific flexibilities they've been using.
Action Required
Immediately: Review the PHE flexibilities documentation at the provided URL to identify which specific flexibilities your practice has been using for Medicaid Children's Waiver and Health Home Services. Billing team must verify which flexibilities are still active versus expired, and update billing procedures accordingly. Failure to comply with expired flexibilities may result in claim denials.