Article Publication Date:
9/8/2005
Summary:
CMS has acted to assure Medicare, Medicaid and State Children's Health Insurance Programs will accommodate emergency health care needs of beneficiaries and medical providers in Hurricane Katrina devastated states. CMS emergency relief activities and information including a detailed explanation of billing and payment policy revisions, and phone numbers for the state medical assistance offices can be found on this website. Frequently asked questions and their answers will be updated daily by 2pm.
Types/Tools:
Sources:
CMS
Programs/Initiatives:
N/A
States:
Keywords:
State/Agency Information
Katrina Stricken Areas; Waiver Section 1135; Emergency Resources
Contact
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Phone:
877-267-2323
Short URL: http://www.advancingstates.org/node/50712