Emergency and Disaster Instructions
Published 08/17/2026
When a natural disaster, extreme weather or other emergency occurs that affects Medicare providers and the beneficiaries that they serve, special emergency-related policies and procedures may be implemented by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). For detailed information on these policies and procedures, please see the following resources:
- For information when an applicable 1135 waiver (PDF) has been granted
- For information on the Medicare Fee-For-Service Emergency-Related Policies and Procedures (PDF) where no 1135 waivers are required
- For information and tools on the Quality, Safety & Oversight Group — Emergency Preparedness, which utilizes an "all hazards" approach for disruptive events