Author: ADP Admin/Wednesday, January 5, 2022/Categories: Compliance Corner , Federal Compliance Update
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced that it won’t enforce an emergency rule regarding vaccination of healthcare workers while there are injunctions in place that block the implementation of it.
The Details:
In early November, CMS issued an emergency rule that would require COVID-19 vaccination for workers at healthcare facilities that participate in Medicare and Medicaid programs, including:
In late November, two federal courts issued preliminary injunctions blocking the implementation and enforcement of the emergency rule. Together, the preliminary injunctions cover all states. CMS has appealed both decisions but says it won’t attempt to enforce the emergency rule while injunctions are in place.
Next Steps:
If you would be covered by the CMS emergency rule, watch for developments closely to determine whether the preliminary injunctions are made permanent, or CMS ultimately prevails and can implement the emergency rule. Please contact your dedicated service professional with any questions.
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