Lexology October 18, 2022
Seyfarth Synopsis: HHS has announced that the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) has been extended another 90 days, and will run until January 11, 2023.
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, two separate emergency declarations have been in effect: (1) the COVID-19 PHE and (2) the COVID-19 National Emergency. These emergency declarations provide different types of COVID-related relief for participants and group health plans. While the COVID-19 pandemic is winding down, these emergency declarations and their related relief remain in effect.
The COVID-19 Public Health Emergency
HHS first declared the COVID-19 PHE in January 2020. The COVID-19 PHE declarations last for 90 days unless an extension is granted. Since January 2020, the COVID-19 PHE has been renewed every 90 days.
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