DOH Message on Hurricane Sandy 1135 Waiver Extension

January 31, 2013

DOH Message on Hurricane Sandy 1135 Waiver Extension

Type: Informational message

Description of Informational message: CMS approval of 1135 waiver extension for providers affected by Hurricane Sandy
Source Organization: NYS DOH OPMC
Authorizing Person: Keith W Servis
Sender's Jurisdiction: state
Document Date: 01/31/2013
Date of Informational message: 01/31/2013

Please be advised that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has approved an extension of the Section 1135 waiver for providers affected by Hurricane Sandy through April 24, 2013. NYSDOH will send a letter to all providers early next week with more details. Thank you.

Keith W. Servis, Director
Center for Health Care Quality & Surveillance

For questions: Please send an e-mail to nxa04@health.state.ny.us, as notify01 is a non-monitored mailbox.