NAACOS Resources: 2025 Federal Government Shutdown

Included below are several resources to help NAACOS members navigate the 2025 federal government shutdown with limited interruptions. If you experience disruptions in your work with CMS or need assistance navigating these changes, please reach out to us at: [email protected].

Updated: 10/21

Download Slides on Impact on Medicare & Telehealth

Updated: 10/21

Download Hart Health Shutdown Resource

REACH Newsletter

10/28/25 REACH Newsletter
10/14/25 REACH Newsletter

MLN Newsletters

MLN Connect (10/21)
FFS Claims Hold Update (10/21)
MLN Connect (10/1)
Medicare Claims Processing Manual, Chapter 1, Section 80

Telehealth

New! CMS will open an Ad Hoc Window for REACH ACOs to submit ACO-level elections for the Telehealth Benefit Enhancement (BE) from October 29, 2025, until November 5, 2025. Use the link below:

https://surveys.cms.gov/jfe/form/SV_0dIDXS00vfEeaTc
More information is in the 10/28 REACH newsletter.

Download an FAQ style factsheet from CMS on telehealth services for MSSP ACOs.