Emergency Management - Locating CMS 1135 Waiver Information
Where can an organization locate updated information regarding Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services CMS 1135 waivers ?
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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
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
Last updated on September 10, 2020
Manual:
Critical Access Hospital
Chapter:
Emergency Management EM