UnitedHealth and Amedisys have agreed to extend the deadline to close their $3.3 billion merger agreement to next year, a filing showed on Friday, as the deal faces close scrutiny from the U.S. Department of Justice.

UnitedHealth Group Inc. and Amedisys Inc. gave themselves more time to complete a $3.3 billion deal for the insurer to purchase the home-health provider that’s been challenged by the government. Most Read from BloombergHo Chi Minh City Opens First Metro Line After Years of DelayThe companies each waived their right to terminate the deal if it hadn’t been completed within an agreed-upon time,

Key Takeaways UnitedHealth Group and Amedisys agreed to extend the deadline to complete their $3.3 billion merger. The deal had been expected to be completed this week, but federal and state regulators moved to block it,