HHS waives certain requirements for Puerto Rico due to hurricane
Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra yesterday declared a in Puerto Rico due to flooding from Hurricane Fiona, and certain Medicare, Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program requirements to ensure sufficient health care items and services are available.
HHS and the have deployed medical and emergency management teams to Puerto Rico, and HHS’ National Disaster Medical System, Public Health Service Commissioned Corps and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are prepared to provide additional support if needed. The territory also is using to help respond to the needs of Medicare beneficiaries who rely on electricity-dependent medical equipment and services.
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