Opportunity
Federal Register #CMS-6101-N
CMS 6-Month Nationwide Moratorium on New Medicare Home Health Agency Enrollments
Buyer
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Posted
May 15, 2026
Identifier
CMS-6101-N
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), part of the Department of Health and Human Services, has announced a 6-month nationwide moratorium on the enrollment of new Home Health Agencies (HHAs) and HHA branches in Medicare. - Government Buyer: - Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) - Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) - Scope and Purpose: - 6-month moratorium on new Medicare HHA enrollments, including new branches and practice locations - Applies nationwide: all U.S. states, territories, and the District of Columbia - Intended to prevent and combat significant fraud, waste, and abuse in the Medicare system - States are encouraged to consider similar moratoria for Medicaid and CHIP programs - Products/Services Requested: - No products or equipment are being procured - Service action: Temporary regulatory moratorium on new provider enrollments - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Moratorium is effective for 6 months, with possible 6-month extensions - Does not affect applications received prior to the moratorium's effective date - Focuses on high-risk areas for fraud, including major metropolitan counties and states previously identified for elevated risk - No OEMs or vendors are involved, as this is a regulatory action rather than a procurement opportunity.
Description
This notice announces the imposition of a 6-month nationwide moratorium on the Medicare enrollment of home health agencies (HHAs), effective May 13, 2026. The moratorium aims to prevent or combat fraud, waste, and abuse in Medicare, Medicaid, and CHIP programs. It applies to all new HHAs or HHA branches seeking enrollment anywhere in the United States, including all states, territories, and the District of Columbia. Existing enrollment applications received prior to the moratorium's effective date are not affected. CMS encourages states to consider appropriate moratoria for their Medicaid and CHIP programs.