Lexology May 9, 2023
By McDermott Will & Emery

The end of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) on May 11, 2023, presents both regulatory and business risks for Medicare Advantage (MA) plans as some (but not all) emergency declarations and regulatory flexibilities also come to an end. This article summarizes the major MA requirements and flexibilities related to the COVID-19 pandemic and addresses whether they will end along with the PHE. MA plans should monitor the changes to requirements and flexibilities, evaluate the potential impact on beneficiaries, and consider whether operational adjustments or targeted beneficiary communications are appropriate to help mitigate any potential impacts.

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The era of the COVID-19 pandemic is approaching its official end. The Biden Administration plans to end the national emergency for COVID-19,...

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