Whether this means another 90-day extension, which would end the PHE on October 13, or a shorter extension date is unknown, as HHS had made no official announcement. on October 13, Texas will thankfully have a little more time to prepare for the enormous task ahead. This packet can be completed electronically through CO.gov/PEAK, the Health First Colorado App or by mail. Only 38% of seniors ages 65 and over have received an omicron booster so far, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In January 2020, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) declared a public health emergency (PHE) in response to the outbreak of COVID-19. Extending Executive Orders D 2021 135 and D 2021 138 Authorizing the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment to Order Hospitals and Freestanding Emergency Departments to Transfer or Cease the Admission of Patients to Respond to the Current COVID-19 Disaster Emergency in Colorado. 2716, the Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA) for Fiscal Year 2023. b1Y nact1X i"hi9!0 "@,f W1LL\vL1.ez,t_M8cp]4XfiFfm m2=sX1g`Vw? On December 29, 2022, Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023 was enacted. Some non-behavioral/mental telehealth services can be delivered using audio-only communication platforms. Please enable it in order to use the full functionality of our website. This brief provides an overview of the major health-related COVID-19 federal emergency declarations that have been made, and summarizes the flexibilities triggered by each in the following. HHS most recently extended the PHE for 90 days through July 15, 2022.