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COVID-19

Ending the COVID-19 PHE Resources

On February 9, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced the Public Health Emergency (PHE) for COVID-19 will end on May 11, 2023.

During the PHE, CMS used a combination of emergency authority waivers, regulations, enforcement discretion, and sub-regulatory guidance to ensure easier access to care for health care providers and their beneficiaries. Some of the flexibilities created during the pandemic were expanded by the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023. Others, while critical during initial responses to COVID-19, are no longer needed.

CMS continues to update useful information for providers – specifically around major telehealth and individual waivers – initiated during the PHE.

Please refer to the following resources for the most up-to-date information.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is committed to protecting American patients and residents by ensuring health care facilities have up-to-date information to adequately respond to Coronavirus (COVID-19) concerns. Refer to the CMS Current EmergenciesExternal Website web page to access waiver and flexibility informationExternal Website as well as various updates and guidance during this public health emergency.

Refer to the CMS Podcast and TranscriptsExternal Website web page to access Coronavirus COVID-19 Stakeholder Calls. To receive information about these calls, and to receive email updates directly from CMS, go to the CMS websiteExternal Website, scroll to the bottom of the page and to the "Receive Email Updates" icon and enter your email address and submit (select Open Door Forums).

CGS has provided CMS COVID-19 related resources (not all inclusive) below. Please share with your appropriate staff. Click on the resource below to view.

Section 1135 and Section 1812(f) Waivers

The Secretary of the Department of Health & Human Services declared a public health emergency (PHE) in the entire United States on January 31, 2020. On March 13, 2020 Secretary Azar authorized waivers and modifications under Section 1135 of the Social Security Act (the Act), retroactive to March 1, 2020. Refer to the MLN Matters Special Edition article, SE20011 – Medicare Fee-for-Service (FFS) Response to the Public Health Emergency on the Coronavirus (COVID-19)External PDF for additional information.

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Accelerated/Advance Payment

On March 28, 2020, CMS expanded the Accelerated and Advance Payment Program during the COVID-19 public health emergency to extend financial hardship relief to impacted Medicare Part A Providers, and Part B Providers/Suppliers. On April 26, 2020, CMS announced a reevaluation of the program; it was paused April 27, 2020. Please refer to the April 27, 2020, Special Edition MLN Connects "COVID-19: CMS Reevaluates Accelerated Payment Program and Suspends Advance Payment ProgramExternal PDF" for additional information.

Although paused, CMS continued to accept application until October 8, 2020.

At that time, CMS announced new repayment terms for Medicare loans made during the PHE. Please refer to the October 8, 2020, Special Edition MLN Connects, "CMS Announces New Repayment Terms for Medicare Loans made to Providers during COVID-19External PDF" for additional information.

COVID-19 Accelerated Payment Telephone Hotline: Effective February 15, 2023, the telephone hotline is no longer active.

For questions about a credit balance or account receivable (including those associated with the recovery of accelerated or advanced payments), please call the Provider Contact Center at 1.866.276.9558, option 5.

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All Providers

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Cost Report (All Provider Types)

CMS will delay the cost report filing deadlines with a fiscal year ending on or between March 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020. This applies to all provider types including hospitals, SNFs, HHAs, hospices, ESRDs, RHCs, FQHCs, CMHCs, OPOs, histocompatibility labs, and home office cost statements.

Cost Reporting Period Ending Initial Due Date Extended Due Date
06/30/2020 11/30/2020 02/01/2021
07/31/2020 12/31/2020 03/01/2021
08/31/2020 01/31/2021 03/31/2021
09/30/2020 03/01/2021 04/30/2021
10/31/2020 03/31/2021 06/01/2021
11/30/2020 04/30/2021 06/30/2021
12/31/2020 05/31/2021 08/02/2021

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COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) Tip Sheets

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COVID-19 Vaccine and Monoclonal Antibody Infusion

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End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Facilities

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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Home Health Providers

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Hospice Providers

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Hospital

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Laboratories

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Opioid Treatment Program (OPT) Providers

CMS revised regulation text to allow audio-only telephone calls for the therapy and counseling portions of the weekly bundles and the add-on code for additional counseling or therapy (HCPCS code G2080) for beneficiaries with opioid use disorders, provided all other requirements are met. Providers may conduct the periodic patient assessments (HCPCS code G2077) via two-way interactive audio-video communication technology or by telephone only in cases where the beneficiary does not have access to two-way interactive technology. For more details, refer to the Opioid Billing & PaymentExternal Website information on the CMS website.

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Provider Enrollment

Provider Enrollment Telephone Hotline: Effective March 20, 2023, the telephone hotline is no longer active.

Per CMS instructions, CGS must return to pre-pandemic provider enrollment operations. For additional information, please refer to our Provider Enrollment page or call the Provider Contact Center at 1.866.276.9558, option 3.

Enrollment of Ambulatory Surgical Centers (ASCs) as Hospitals

To convert back to an ASC after the PHE ends:

  • On or before May 11, 2023, email or mail a notification of intent to convert back to an ASC letter to the applicable CMS Survey and Operations Group (SOG) location.
  • Upon receipt, the CMS SOG location will terminate the temporary hospital CMS Certification Number (CCN) and send CGS a tie-out notice.
  • CGS will deactivate the temporary hospital billing privileges and reinstate the original ASC billing privileges.
  • Once the temporary hospital enrollment is terminated, the ASC must immediately comply with all applicable ASC federal participation requirements, including the Conditions for Coverage.

To participate as a hospital after the PHE ends:

  • Submit form CMS-855A to begin the regular enrollment and initial certification processes as a hospital.
  • The State Agency or Accreditation Organization will conduct an initial survey to determine compliance with all applicable hospital Conditions of Participation.

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Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF)

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Telehealth

Refer to the List of Telehealth ServicesExternal Website for the Covered Telehealth Services for PHE and the COVID-19 pandemic, effective March 1, 2020Zip File. An updated Telehealth Services MLN BookletExternal PDF is available on the CMS website. Also available is the General Provider Telehealth and Telemedicine Tool KitExternal PDF.

Video now available on Medicare Coverage and Payment of Virtual ServicesExternal Website, providing answers to common questions about the Medicare telehealth services benefit.

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MLN Connects Special Editions

Subscribe to the weekly email newsletterExternal PDF for health care professionals.

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MLN Matters® Articles

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Press Releases

Review all CMS Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) press releasesExternal Website.

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Sequestration

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act suspended the payment adjustment percentage of 2% applied to all Medicare Fee-For-Service (FFS) claims from May 1 through December 31, which was then extended to March 31, 2021. An Act to Prevent Across-the-Board Direct Spending Cuts, and for Other Purposes, signed into law on April 14, 2021, extends the suspension period to December 31, 2021. CGS will release any previously held claims with dates of service on or after April 1, and reprocess any claims paid with the reduction applied. No provider action is required. Refer to the CMS Special Edition MLN ConnectsExternal Website dated April 16, 2021.

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