End of Federal COVID-19 Public Health Emergency
Starting May 11, as the public-health emergency for COVID-19 ends, some New Hampshire residents will have to seek alternatives to the enhanced benefits they've received for the past three years. The state's Medicaid program, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, telehealth services, and several other resources underwent modifications to assist thousands of individuals in the state, particularly those who lost their jobs due to the pandemic.
In fact, Medicaid Expansion alone witnessed an enrollment surge of 86 percent between February 2019 and February 2023, benefiting numerous Granite Staters, according to this recent article in the New Hampshire Business Review.
To help understand any changes, we’ve compiled a collection of resources that outline some of the modifications.
State Resources
NH DHHS - Ending of U.S. Public Health Emergency & Guidance Updates
NH DHHS - Pandemic-Related Coverage Changes
NH DHHS - Pandemic Benefits Changes: Information for Providers
NH DHHS - Regular Medicaid Eligibility Operations Resume
Federal Resources
U.S. DHHS – Fact Sheet: COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Transition Roadmap
CDC Guidance - End of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency
HHS COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Landing Page
HHS Fact Sheet: End of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency
ASPR PREP Act Question and Answers
CMS FAQ: CMS Waivers, Flexibilities, and the End of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency
You may also be interested in a recent blog post by NHMS Member Dr. Calderwood, "Where we stand with COVID-19 now"