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Hospice and Home Health Enrollment Freeze Starts May 2026

May 14, 2026/

Enrollment freezes for hospice and home health agencies begin May 13, 2026.

Hospice and home health agencies will no longer accept new enrollments starting on that date, signaling a structural pause in the expansion of these service providers. This development could have implications for access to care and agency operations.

The freeze applies specifically to enrollments only; current providers remain unaffected in their existing roles. Details on the freeze’s duration, geographic scope, or rationale have not been disclosed, leaving significant uncertainty about its broader impact. No official statements or data have been provided to clarify the situation.

Montana’s vast geography and dispersed population could heighten the stakes if enrollment restrictions limit provider options or delay care services.

Enrollments for hospice, home health agencies frozen | Billings News | kulr8.com
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