Disaster Resources
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General Disaster Information
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Appeal Administrative Relief for Areas Affected by Hurricanes | Appeal Requests for Providers/Suppliers Affected by a Natural Disaster |
Information Regarding Billing of Replacement Items due to Hurricanes | Replacement Equipment for Beneficiaries Affected by Hurricanes |
Information for beneficiaries in Competitive Bidding Areas affected by Hurricanes | Competitive Bidding Implementation Contractor (CBIC)![]() |
Disaster Resource Guide | Jurisdiction B Disaster Resource Guide![]() |
Disasters & Public Health Emergencies (PHE) Questions & Answers (Q&As) | Disasters & Public Health Emergencies (PHE) Questions & Answers (Q&As) |
2023
Important information and educational resources for the States of Florida and Georgia Due to Hurricane Idalia
On August 30, 2023, Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra determined that a Public Health Emergency exists in Florida due to Hurricane Idalia.
On September 12, 2023, Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra determined that a Public Health Emergency exists in Georgia since August 30, 2023, due to Hurricane Idalia.
Click on the link below for helpful resources:
2023 Hurricane Season Update from CGS
Hurricane season is just around the corner, officially kicking off on June 1, 2023, and running until November 30, 2023. Are you ready?
2022
Hurricane Ian
Secretary Becerra used his authority in the Public Health Service Act to declare a Public Health Emergency (PHE) on September 26, 2022, giving flexibility to support our beneficiaries in Florida, effective September 23, 2022.
Secretary Becerra used his authority in the Public Health Service Act to declare a Public Health Emergency (PHE) on September 30, 2022, giving flexibility to support our beneficiaries in South Carolina, effective September 25, 2022.
Waivers are already available for health care providers to use during the COVID-19 PHE and remain available to providers in Florida and South Carolina who have been affected by Hurricane Ian.
Hurricane Fiona
Secretary Becerra used his authority in the Public Health Service Act to declare a Public Health Emergency (PHE) on September 20, 2022, giving flexibility to support our beneficiaries in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, effective September 17, 2022.
Waivers are already available for health care providers to use during the COVID-19 PHE and remain available to providers in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico who have been affected by Hurricane Fiona.
Medicare Fee-for-Service (FFS) Response to the Disaster in the State of Kentucky Due to the Effects of Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides
Secretary Becerra used his authority in the Public Health Service Act to declare a public health emergency (PHE) on August 2, 2022, giving flexibility to support beneficiaries in Kentucky, retroactive to July 26, 2022.
Waivers are already available for health care providers to use during the COVID-19 PHE and are available to health care providers in the state of Kentucky who have been affected by severe storms.
2021
Hurricane Ida
Secretary Becerra used his authority in the Public Health Service Act to declare a public health emergency (PDF) (PHE) on August 30, 2021, giving us the flexibility to support our beneficiaries in Louisiana, effective August 26, 2021 and Mississippi, effective August 28, 2021 and Sept. 1, 2021, for the states of New York and New Jersey.
- Hurricane Ida 1135 waiver (PDF)
- HHS Secretary Becerra declares public health emergencies for states of New York and New Jersey due to Hurricane Ida | HHS.gov
- Waivers
are already available for health care providers to use during the COVID-19 PHE and remain available to providers in the States of Louisiana and Mississippi who have been affected by Hurricane Ida
Texas – Severe Winter Storm
Acting Secretary Cochran used his authority in the Public Health Service Act to declare a public health emergency (PHE) on February 17, 2021, providing the flexibility to support our beneficiaries in Texas retroactively effective from February 11, 2021.
- Texas Severe Weather Waiver or Modification of Requirements Under Section 1135 of the Social Security Act
- Waivers
already available for health care providers to use during the COVID-19 PHE and for the Texas Severe Weather PHE
- Texas Severe Weather 1812(f) waiver (PDF)
2020
Hurricane Laura
Secretary Azar used his authority in the Public Health Service Act to declare a public health emergency (PHE) on August 26, 2020, giving us the flexibility to support our beneficiaries in Louisiana, effective August 22, 2020 and Texas, effective August 23, 2020.
CMS Offers Comprehensive Support for Louisiana and Texas with Hurricane Laura
Oregon Wildfires
Secretary Azar used his authority in the Public Health Service Act to declare a public health emergency (PHE) in Oregon on September 16, 2020, giving us the flexibility to support our beneficiaries, effective September 8, 2020.
- Oregon wildfires 1135 waiver
- Oregon wildfires 1812(f) waiver
California Wildfires
Secretary Azar used his authority in the Public Health Service Act to declare a public health emergency (PHE) in California on August 26, 2020, giving us the flexibility to support our beneficiaries, effective August 14, 2020.
- California wildfires 1812(f) waiver
Coronavirus – CMS Current Emergencies Page
Secretary Azar used his authority in the Public Health Service Act to declare a public health emergency (PHE) in the entire United States on January 31, 2020 giving us the flexibility to support our beneficiaries, effective January 27, 2020. Information including a press release, frequently asked questions, and fact sheets are located on the CMS current emergencies page
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CGS and CMS COVID-19 Resources
2019
Hurricane Dorian
Hurricane Dorian Medicare Disaster Related Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Puerto Rico Claims
The HHS Secretary declared a Public Health Emergency in Puerto Rico and the States of Florida, Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina, which allows for CMS programmatic waivers based on Section 1135 of the Social Security Act. MLN Matters Special Edition Articles SE19018, SE19017
and SE19019
on Hurricane Dorian and Medicare Disaster Related State of Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Puerto Rico Claims are available. Learn about blanket waivers issued by CMS. These waivers prevent gaps in access to care for beneficiaries impacted by the emergency.
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Hurricane Dorian and Medicare Disaster Related State of North Carolina Claims MLN Matters Article | Hurricane Dorian and Medicare Disaster Related State of North Carolina Claims![]() |
Hurricane Dorian and Medicare Disaster Related State of Florida Claims MLN Matters Article | Hurricane Dorian and Medicare Disaster Related State of Florida Claims![]() |
Hurricane Dorian and Medicare Disaster Related States of Georgia and South Carolina Claims MLN Matters Article | Hurricane Dorian and Medicare Disaster Related States of Georgia and South Carolina Claims![]() |
Hurricane Dorian and Medicare Disaster Related Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Claims MLN Matters Article | Hurricane Dorian and Medicare Disaster Related Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Claims![]() |
Tropical Storm Barry
Medicare Disaster Related Louisiana Claims MLN Matters Article
The President declared a state of emergency for the state of Louisiana, and the HHS Secretary declared a Public Health Emergency, which allows for CMS programmatic waivers based on Section 1135 of the Social Security Act. Learn about blanket waivers CMS issued for the impacted geographical areas. These waivers will prevent gaps in access to care for beneficiaries impacted by the emergency.
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Blanket Waiver Information | Tropical Storm Barry and Medicare Disaster Related Louisiana Claims![]() |
Updated: 09.22.23