November 13, 2026 | WeBill Health

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Can My Practice Still Add a Home Health or Hospice Location With Medicare?

CMS extended its Medicare home health and hospice enrollment freeze for six more months on November 12, 2026, and for the first time will let enrolled agencies add branch locations within their own state.

WeBill Health Editorial Team
November 13, 2026

Payer Intelligence

Audio Only Mental Health Telehealth Rules: Medicare and Texas Medicaid, 2026 to 2028

Side by side comparison of one 90834 phone therapy session billed to Medicare with modifier 93 and POS 10, and to Texas Medicaid with modifier FQ and a required prior visit within six months

Medicare pays audio only therapy at home through 2027 with modifier 93 and POS 10. Texas Medicaid requires FQ and a prior visit within six months.

WeBill Health Editorial Team
November 13, 2026