HHS declares public health emergencies for Florida, Alabama following Hurricane Isaias
The Department of Health and Human Services has declared public health emergencies for Florida and Alabama following recent impacts from Hurricane Isaias. The declarations follow those made by President Trump Oct. 9 for both states. With a presidential declaration and a PHE, the loosening of certain regulatory requirements for Medicare, Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program is permitted under section 1135 of the Social Security Act.
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