CMS Announces Resources, Flexibilities to Assist with Public Health Emergency in the State of Washington

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

Aug 10, 2026

Announces additional resources and flexibilities from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to assist with the ongoing public health emergency (PHE) in Washington beginning August 1, 2026 related to wildfires. Shares information and resources for those impacted and responding to the wildfires, including CMS waivers, a disaster toolkit, dialysis care, medical equipment and supplies replacement, access to Medicare Part D medications, and health information privacy and accessibility resources.

Emergency preparedness and response · Policy · Washington