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MAB2026061201
Pennsylvania Medicaid (DHS)·PA · Palliative Care·Provider Bulletin
Effective date
May 15, 2026
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Pennsylvania has imposed a 6-month moratorium on new hospice enrollments in the Medical Assistance (Medicaid) program, effective May 15, 2026. This does not affect currently enrolled hospices who can continue providing services to Medicaid beneficiaries.
Action Required
No immediate action required for billing teams. This policy only affects new hospice providers seeking to enroll in Pennsylvania Medicaid - existing enrolled hospices can continue normal operations and billing.