BC Advantage - 2021 Issue 1

Get Ready: 1135 Waivers, Licensing Extensions Ending Soon

HHS recently extended the Public Health Emergency (PHE) into January 2021, keeping the 1135 waivers - including licensing requirements - in place, for now.While there is no definitive expiration date for the waivers, the one thing that is certain is that these waivers will end, and if you are not prepared, you could lose your license.1135 WaiversBy granting a PHE, HHS can temporarily waive or modify certain Medicare, Medicaid, Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and HIPAA requirements in an emergency area during the emergency period.The 1135 waivers have benefited you many ways, enabling you to be...

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