Disaster Resources
Refer to the Current Emergencies listed on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) website for complete information about the Coronavirus Disease 2019. Access the CMS Current non-COVID emergencies web page for additional information about the following non-COVID emergencies.
- Oregon wildfires
- Hurricane Laura
- California wildfires
- Puerto Rico earthquake
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.
Additional Resources:
- SE20011, Medicare Fee-for-Service (FFS) Response to the Public Health Emergency on the Coronavirus (COVID-19)
- CGS COVID-19 Web Pages
Updated: 09.24.2020