The final 340B covered entity registration period of the year began on Friday, Oct. 1 and ends on Friday, Oct. 15. Eligible hospitals, health centers, clinics, and their child sites and contract pharmacies registered during the period can begin participating in the 340B program on Jan. 1, 2022.
Due to public health emergency declarations in their states, entities in Louisiana, Mississippi, New Jersey, and New York can eligible enroll in 340B outside of 15-day fourth quarter registration period. The flexibility should continue for the emergencies’ duration.
Since the COVID-19 pandemic’s early days, the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) has been letting some entities, upon request and review, enroll immediately in 340B.
The next regularly scheduled 340B registration period will be Jan. 1-15, 2022, for an effective start date of April 1, 2022.
