To support states impacted by natural disasters the Secretary of Health of Human Services has authority under the Public Health Service Act to declare a public health emergency (PHE). On Sept. 28, 2024, Secretary Becerra declared a PHE in North Caroline due to the impacts of Hurricane Helene.
To support states and providers in states dealing with a PHE, CMS has approved a set of blanket waivers and other flexibilities which are in effect through the end of the Hurricane Helene PHE declaration for North Carolina. For the Hurricane Helene emergency, all North Carolina counties are included as affected counties.
The list of blanket waivers approved by CMS for North Carolina are listed here.
Providers who need to request additional flexibility from CMS can submit a request for additional waivers via the CMS 1135 Waiver Portal.
Contact
NC Department of Health Service Regulation (DHSR) at 919-855-3750