CMS Memo Answers Questions About State Recovery After Government Shutdown
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services issued a memo outlining answers to questions from states and providers regarding survey, enforcement and certification recovery activities after the federal government shutdown, which took place from Oct. 1 through Nov. 12.
On Nov. 12, Congress enacted Public Law 119-37, which provided a continuing appropriation until Friday, Jan. 30, 2026, with retroactive authority back to Oct. 1, 2025. The appropriation enables states to be reimbursed for survey activities conducted during the shutdown period.
The Missouri Hospital Association is a nonprofit association in Jefferson City that represents 136 Missouri hospitals. In addition to representation and advocacy on behalf of its membership, the association offers continuing education programs on current health care topics and seeks to educate the public about health care issues.