The End of the Public Health Emergency (PHE)

The Public Health Emergency (PHE) ended on May 11, 2023

With the end of the PHE, the following legal rules will be affected:

1. Health plan coverage of COVID-19 diagnostic testing;
2. Health plan coverage of COVID-19 vaccines and preventive services;
3. Stand-alone telehealth plans no longer allowed;
4. Telehealth providers prescribing controlled substances;
5. Medicaid/CHIP Coverage Special Enrollment; and
6. Qualified High Deductible Health Plan (QHDHP) Coverage for COVID-19 testing and treatment below the deductible.

Learn how each state and carrier will handle the changes: