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CMS Announces 6-Month Nationwide Moratorium on New Medicare Hospice Enrollments

CMS has announced a temporary, nationwide moratorium on new Medicare hospice enrollments: - Government Buyer: - Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Department of Health and Human Services - Scope and Coverage: - 6-month moratorium on enrollment of new hospices and hospice practice locations in Medicare - Applies to all U.S. states, territories, and the District of Columbia - Purpose and Rationale: - Intended to prevent potential fraud, waste, and abuse in hospice enrollment - Key Details: - No new hospices or hospice practice locations will be enrolled unless applications were received prior to the moratorium's effective date - Existing applications submitted before the moratorium are not affected - No procurement of products or services is involved - No OEMs, vendors, or part numbers are mentioned

Description

This notice announces the imposition of a 6-month nationwide moratorium on the Medicare enrollment of hospices. The moratorium is effective from May 13, 2026, and applies to all hospices and hospice practice locations seeking to enroll anywhere in the United States, including all states, territories, and the District of Columbia. The moratorium aims to prevent potential fraud, waste, and abuse in hospice enrollment before it begins. Applications received by Medicare contractors prior to the effective date are not affected by this moratorium.

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