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IMPORTANT NOTICE: End of COVID-19 PHE
UPMC Health Plan·Provider Announcement
Effective date
May 11, 2023
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
The COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) will end on May 11, 2023, which will cause certain billing flexibilities and benefits that were available during the pandemic to expire. UPMC Health Plan will provide more specific details about which benefits are ending before the PHE expires.
Action Required
Before May 11, 2023: Monitor UPMC Health Plan communications for updates on expiring COVID-19 benefits and billing flexibilities. Billing team should review current COVID-related billing practices and prepare to revert to pre-pandemic requirements once specific guidance is released.