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Trump Imposes Six-Month Medicare Freeze on Hospice, Home-Health

5/13/2026

Summary

Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump announced a six-month moratorium on Medicare enrollments for hospice and home-health agencies, effective May 13, 2026.
CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz says the freeze, which targets hospice and home-health firms accused of Medicare fraud, aims to protect patients, restore integrity and safeguard taxpayer dollars.
National Partnership for Healthcare and Hospice Innovation backs the moratorium.
National Alliance for Care at Home warns the pause could deter legitimate care.

History

Historical Context

The DOJ and HHS formed the Medicare Fraud Strike Force in 2007, a multi-agency team that by 2013 had charged over 1,500 individuals for more than $5 billion in false Medicare claims. Building on that enforcement legacy, President Donald Trump announced a six-month 2026 Medicare enrollment moratorium with CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz, targeting hospice and home-health providers accused of fraud.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump announced a six-month moratorium on Medicare enrollments for hospice and home-health agencies, effective May 13, 2026.
CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz says the freeze, which targets hospice and home-health firms accused of Medicare fraud, aims to protect patients, restore integrity and safeguard taxpayer dollars.
National Partnership for Healthcare and Hospice Innovation backs the moratorium.
National Alliance for Care at Home warns the pause could deter legitimate care.

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