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In February 2023, the HHS Secretary gave a 90-day notice to Governors to prepare for the unwinding of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency. The timeline below highlights some of the communications and materials from HHS to State leadership.

The federal Public Health Emergency for COVID-19 expired on May 11, 2023. Preventing the spread of COVID-19 remains a public health priority.

90-Day Timeline

May

***May 11, 2023***
The HHS Secretary issues a statement on the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency.

***May 10, 2023***
HHS publishes a fact sheet about the future of federal telehealth flexibilities for patients and providers, including access to telehealth services for substance use treatment.

***May 10, 2023***
The HHS Secretary thanks Governors for their partnership and reminds them of various resources regarding the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency.

***May 9, 2023***
HHS publishes a fact sheet with current flexibilities enabled by the COVID-19 emergency declaration and how they will be impacted on May 11, 2023.

April

***April 26, 2023***
CMS publishes Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about CMS waivers, flexibilities and the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency. These FAQs are updated on 5/5/2023 and 5/19/2023.

***April 18, 2023***
HHS publishes a fact sheet about the HHS Bridge Access Program, a public-private partnership that keeps COVID-19 care available at no cost for people without insurance through local pharmacies and health centers.

***April 14, 2023***
The HHS Secretary sends a letter to Governors stating his intention to amend the Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness Act (PREP Act). The Secretary also shares a fact sheet about important flexibilities and protections that will remain in place.

March

***March 7, 2023***
The HHS Secretary sends a letter to Governors urging them to do everything possible to prevent eligible individuals from losing health insurance coverage, specifically Medicaid and CHIP.

February

***February 27, 2023***
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) shares details about health insurance coverage for COVID-19 vaccines, testing and treatment, access to telehealth services, and flexibilities for health care professionals.

***February 9, 2023***
The HHS Secretary provides a 90-day notice to Governors about the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency. The Secretary also shares a fact sheet that explains what will and will not be affected.

                    
  


Content created by Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs (ASPA) Content last reviewed December 15, 2023 Back to top
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