Waivers Coming to an END!
"Are the waivers still in place?"
"Can we still use telehealth for face-to-face?"
These questions have been swirling around for months... and the answer is "Yes! -- the CMS waivers are still in place-- for NOW". It appears the White House will be extending the PHE, set to expire in April, for one more month... Which takes us to the projected end date of May 11th. This wind-down would align with the administration’s previous commitments to give at least 60 days' notice prior to the termination of the PHE.
Last year, CMS released guidance related to COVID-19 waivers for home health and hospice providers. Some waivers will end the day that the pandemic ends, while others will continue for an additional 60 days after the PHE ends, or until the end of the year.
See the CMS guidance here: