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Medicare, Medicaid, and Children's Health Insurance Programs: Announcement of Nationwide Temporary Moratorium on Enrollment of Hospices

Friday, May 15, 2026

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The government has announced a temporary halt on enrolling new hospices in the Medicare program for the next six months. This change affects hospices that want to provide care to Medicare patients. Insurance agents should stay informed about this moratorium and be ready to advise clients accordingly.
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This notice announces the imposition of a 6-month nationwide moratorium on the Medicare enrollment of hospices.