Where can an organization locate updated information regarding Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services CMS 1135 waivers ?

Organizations that use Joint Commission accreditation for deemed status purposes should monitor the CMS website as waivers are being approved frequently and may include state-specific waivers. Click here to access the CMS website for COVID-19 Emergency Declaration Blanket Waivers for Health Care Providers.


Additional Resources:
The Joint Commission:   Coronavirus (COVID-19) Guidance and Resources
Click here to access the CMS definition of an 1135 Waiver available at cms.gov