Current emergencies

Hurricane Milton – Florida (2024)  

Secretary Becerra used his authority in the Public Health Service Act to declare a public health emergency (PHE) on October 08, 2024, giving us the flexibility to support our beneficiaries in the State of Florida, effective retrospectively since October 05, 2024. 

• 2024 Hurricane Milton (Florida) 1812f Waiver Findings (PDF)
• 2024 Hurricane Milton (Florida) Public Health Emergency Determination
• 2024 Hurricane Milton (Florida) 1135 Waiver Secretarial Approval
  • Apply for an 1135 waiver or submit a public health emergency (PHE)-related inquiry 
    • Get a quick-start guide to learn how to submit an 1135 waiver (PDF) or a PHE inquiry (PDF)
    • Watch our YouTube training videos: 
      • 1135 Waiver/Flexibility Requests 
      • PHE-related Inquiry Requests 
• Waiver requests related to the Physician Self-Referral Law (commonly referred to as the “Stark Law”) should not be submitted via the web portal. For these requests, please visit the Physician Self-Referral Spotlight Page for additional information.
• You can read the blanket waivers for the 2024 Hurricane Milton (Florida) (PDF) (updated 10/18/24)
• Special enrollment periods for 2024 Hurricane Milton (Florida) victims (PDF) 
• Disaster Preparedness Toolkit for State Medicaid Agencies

Hurricane Helene – Tennessee (2024)  

Secretary Becerra used his authority in the Public Health Service Act to declare a public health emergency (PHE) on September 30, 2024, giving us the flexibility to support our beneficiaries in the State of Tennessee, effective retrospectively since September 26, 2024. The Secretary signed an extension of this PHE on December 27, 2024, effective retrospectively since December 25, 2024.

• Letter to Health Care Leaders and Stakeholders on Impacts of Hurricane Helene from Secretary Becerra (10/09/24)
• 2024 Hurricane Helene (Tennessee) 1812f Waiver Findings (PDF)
• 2024 Hurricane Helene (Tennessee) Public Health Emergency Determination
• 2024 Hurricane Helene (Tennessee) 1135 Waiver Secretarial Approval
  • Apply for an 1135 waiver or submit a public health emergency (PHE)-related inquiry 
    • Get a quick-start guide to learn how to submit an 1135 waiver (PDF) or a PHE inquiry (PDF)
    • Watch our YouTube training videos: 
      • 1135 Waiver/Flexibility Requests 
      • PHE-related Inquiry Requests 
• Waiver requests related to the Physician Self-Referral Law (commonly referred to as the “Stark Law”) should not be submitted via the web portal. For these requests, please visit the Physician Self-Referral Spotlight Page for additional information.
• You can read the blanket waivers for the 2024 Hurricane Helene (South Carolina and Tennessee) (PDF) (updated 10/18/24)
• Special enrollment periods for 2024 Hurricane Helene (Tennessee) victims (PDF) 
• Disaster Preparedness Toolkit for State Medicaid Agencies

Hurricane Helene – North Carolina (2024)  

Secretary Becerra used his authority in the Public Health Service Act to declare a public health emergency (PHE) on September 28, 2024, giving us the flexibility to support our beneficiaries in the State of North Carolina, effective retrospectively since September 25, 2024. The Secretary signed an extension of this PHE on December 27, 2024, effective retrospectively since December 24, 2024.

• Letter to Health Care Leaders and Stakeholders on Impacts of Hurricane Helene from Secretary Becerra (10/09/24)
• 2024 Hurricane Helene (North Carolina) 1812f Waiver Findings (PDF)
• 2024 Hurricane Helene (North Carolina) Public Health Emergency Determination
• 2024 Hurricane Helene (North Carolina) 1135 Waiver Secretarial Approval
  • Apply for an 1135 waiver or submit a public health emergency (PHE)-related inquiry 
    • Get a quick-start guide to learn how to submit an 1135 waiver (PDF) or a PHE inquiry (PDF)
    • Watch our YouTube training videos: 
      • 1135 Waiver/Flexibility Requests 
      • PHE-related Inquiry Requests 
• Waiver requests related to the Physician Self-Referral Law (commonly referred to as the “Stark Law”) should not be submitted via the web portal. For these requests, please visit the Physician Self-Referral Spotlight Page for additional information.
• You can read the blanket waivers for the 2024 Hurricane Helene (North Carolina) (PDF) (updated 10/18/24)
• Special enrollment periods for 2024 Hurricane Helene (North Carolina) victims (PDF) 
• Disaster Preparedness Toolkit for State Medicaid Agencies

Hurricane Helene – Georgia (2024)  

Secretary Becerra used his authority in the Public Health Service Act to declare a public health emergency (PHE) for the State of Georgia on September 27, 2024, giving us the flexibility to support our beneficiaries in Georgia, effective retrospectively since September 24, 2024. The Secretary signed an extension of this PHE on December 27, 2024, effective retrospectively since December 23, 2024.

• Letter to Health Care Leaders and Stakeholders on Impacts of Hurricane Helene from Secretary Becerra (10/09/24)
• 2024 Hurricane Helene (Georgia) 1812f Waiver Findings (PDF)
• 2024 Hurricane Helene (Georgia) Public Health Emergency Determination
• 2024 Hurricane Helene (Georgia) 1135 Waiver Secretarial Approval
  • Apply for an 1135 waiver or submit a public health emergency (PHE)-related inquiry 
    • Get a quick-start guide to learn how to submit an 1135 waiver (PDF) or a PHE inquiry (PDF)
    • Watch our YouTube training videos: 
      • 1135 Waiver/Flexibility Requests 
      • PHE-related Inquiry Requests 
• Waiver requests related to the Physician Self-Referral Law (commonly referred to as the “Stark Law”) should not be submitted via the web portal. For these requests, please visit the Physician Self-Referral Spotlight Page for additional information.
• You can read the blanket waivers for the 2024 Hurricane Helene (Florida and Georgia) (PDF) (updated 10/18/24)
• Special enrollment periods for 2024 Hurricane Helene (Georgia) victims (PDF) 
• Disaster Preparedness Toolkit for State Medicaid Agencies