Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 Amendments to Provider Directory Requirements
On December 29, 2022, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 (CAA, 2023; P.L. 117-328)
was enacted.1 The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is issuing this State Health
Official (SHO) letter to provide guidance on requirements and expectations for compliance with
Division H, Title V, Section 5123 (hereinafter Section 5123) of the CAA, 2023, entitled
“Requiring Accurate, Updated, and Searchable Provider Directories,” taking effect on July 1,
2025, which modified sections 1902(a)(83) & (mm), 1932(a)(5), and 2107(e)(1)(G) of the Social
Security Act (the Act).2
Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Issue Date: July 16, 2024
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