Lexology May 21, 2024
In an informational bulletin, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced it will further extend waivers for “unwinding” under Section 1902(e)(14)(A) of the Social Security Act until June 30, 2025. The bulletin also provides information about how certain other temporary COVID-19 flexibilities can be extended through the same date. “Unwinding” refers to the requisite process by which states conduct renewals of enrollment of nearly all Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program beneficiaries. The waivers were originally adopted by many states throughout the COVID-19 public health emergency to respond effectively to issues caused by the pandemic, to comply with COVID-19-related laws, and specifically to protect...