BC Advantage - 2021 Issue 3
CMS Supports the State of Texas After Winter Storm
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Article Overview
This article summarizes CMS guidance and support measures for Texas following severe winter storms and the related public health emergency period. It is relevant to providers, facilities, beneficiaries, and administrators who need to understand the broad categories of federal relief, access-to-care support, enrollment flexibility, and preparedness resources available during the event. The article also highlights related guidance touching Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP, nursing facilities, dialysis services, and emergency preparedness materials.
Why This Topic Matters
The piece helps stakeholders quickly understand which federal response areas CMS addressed during the Texas winter storm and where to look for assistance or operational guidance during a disaster-related emergency period. It is useful for organizations that need to assess whether the article applies to their patient population, facility operations, or emergency planning processes.
Article Sections
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Overview of CMS Response to the Texas Winter Storm
Introduces CMS support activities tied to the Texas emergency period and the broader goal of maintaining healthcare access and facility operations.
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Waivers and Flexibilities
Summarizes the categories of requirements and provider requests CMS is addressing during the emergency period.
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Dialysis Access and Patient Support
Covers CMS efforts related to continuity of dialysis services and general patient preparedness resources.
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Medicare Access, Enrollment, and Supplies
Discusses Medicare-related access issues, enrollment flexibility, and replacement of affected medical supplies and equipment.
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COVID-19 Waivers and Other Provider Flexibilities
Notes the continued availability of certain pandemic-related waivers for affected Texas providers.
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Medicaid and CHIP Toolkit
Describes technical assistance and toolkit resources CMS is using to support Texas Medicaid and CHIP beneficiaries during the emergency period.
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Nursing Homes and Reporting Expectations
Addresses nursing facility reporting considerations during the storm-related disruption period.
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3-Day Prior Hospitalization Waiver
Summarizes the separate emergency waiver related to skilled nursing facility coverage during the disaster period.
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Emergency Preparedness Resources
Reviews CMS preparedness materials, webinars, FAQs, and related resources for providers developing disaster readiness plans.
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Where to Get Help
Provides the general CMS contact and online resource direction for affected beneficiaries and providers.
What You Will Learn
- How CMS organized its disaster-response support for Texas after the winter storm
- Which broad Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP, and provider flexibilities were discussed
- What kinds of emergency preparedness resources CMS made available to providers
- How the article frames assistance for beneficiaries, facilities, and healthcare organizations during the emergency period
Who Should Read This
- Healthcare providers
- Hospitals and healthcare facilities
- Medicare beneficiaries
- Medicaid and CHIP stakeholders
- Nursing facility administrators
- Dialysis providers
- Health plan administrators
- Emergency preparedness coordinators
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