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.