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HHS extends COVID-19 national public health emergency declaration through October 23, 2020

Date created: July 27, 2020 < 1 min read 0
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American Psychological Association. (2020, July 27). HHS extends COVID-19 national public health emergency declaration through October 23, 2020. http://www.apaservices.org/practice/clinic/covid-19-national-public-health

On July 23, 2020, Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar signed a renewal of the COVID-19 national public health emergency declaration. This extends the emergency through October 23, 2020. Because many coverage policies are tied to the national emergency declaration, this will impact claims, particularly for telehealth treatment. Reference our COVID telehealth resources for policy guidance:

And be sure to check policies for your state and with individual providers directly for additional details.