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Guidance and Relief under the Public Health Service Act for Non-Federal Governmental Plans and Health Insurance Issuers Offering Health Insurance Coverage Impacted by Hurricane Helene, Tropical Storm Helene, and Hurricane Milton

This Bulletin provides guidance and relief under Titles XXII and XXVII of the Public Health Service Act (PHS Act) related to the major disasters declared by President Biden under section 401 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act with respect to Hurricane Helene (including Tropical Storm Helene) and Hurricane Milton. The guidance applies to non-federal governmental plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage impacted by the Covered Disasters.

Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Issue Date: November 14, 2024

DISCLAIMER: The contents of this database lack the force and effect of law, except as authorized by law (including Medicare Advantage Rate Announcements and Advance Notices) or as specifically incorporated into a contract. The Department may not cite, use, or rely on any guidance that is not posted on the guidance repository, except to establish historical facts.