Federal and State Preparations – Focus on 1135 Waivers

Section 1135 of the Social Security Act allows CMS to waive certain Medicare, Medicaid, and CHIP regulations to support state effort to address COVID-19. This session examines the status of 1135 waivers and shares Washington State’s efforts to address critical health workforce needs.

relevant resources

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: 

• CMS 1135 Waivers  
• COVID-19 Blanket 1135 Waivers Fact Sheet  
• CMS Current Emergencies 

Washington State Health Care Authority:

• Information about novel coronavirus (COVID-19)

George Washington University:

• Using Medicaid Waivers to Help States Manage the COVID-19 Public Health Crisis