Traditional MedicareAdministrativeMedium impact
Public Health Emergency (PHE) 1135 Waivers: Updated Guidance for Providers
Medical Mutual of Ohio·In the News
Effective date
May 11, 2023
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
The COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) ended on May 11, 2023, resulting in the expiration of many temporary billing flexibilities and telehealth waivers that were available during the pandemic. CMS has updated guidance clarifying which flexibilities were made permanent by the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 and which have ended.
Action Required
Immediately: Review the CMS COVID-19 waivers and flexibilities guidance at https://www.cms.gov/coronavirus-waivers to identify which pandemic-era billing flexibilities your practice was using. Cross-reference current billing practices against the updated guidance to ensure compliance with post-PHE requirements. Update billing workflows and staff training to reflect the end of temporary waivers that are no longer available.