The Biden White House announced Wednesday that it is extending the COVID public health emergency for another 90 days following increased cases of the latest subvariant.
The announcement extends the public health emergency into April, marking the twelfth extension since it was first set in place by then-President Donald Trump in 2020, allowing millions of Americans to remain eligible for Medicaid benefits.
Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra has committed to giving state leaders and healthcare executives a 60-day notice before allowing the action to expire.
Millions of Americans could lose health insurance under Medicaid when the extension expires. Enrollment has increased by an additional 24 million Americans since the start of the policy. The Daily Wire previously reported that Medicaid enrollment is expected to hit the 100 million mark soon, according to a recent report.
The renewal occurs as subvariant XBB.1.5 comprises more than 70% of COVID cases in the Northeast…
