The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services have applied blanket waivers to providers affected by California’s wildfires and straight-line winds. All waivers are retroactive to Jan. 7, 2025, and apply to the geographic area covered under the declaration of public health emergency.
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CMS Issues Temporary Regulatory Waivers in Response to Emergency Conditions in California
Providers affected the wildfires receive some flexibility on some regulatory requirements from HHS and CMS.
Date: Wednesday, January 15, 2025
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