Over 190 requests for state relief due to COVID-19 have been approved by CMS. Relief includes various waivers, amendments, and Medicaid state plan flexibilities. A toolkit has also been developed by CMS to accelerate the application and request reviewal.
 
Additionally, rules have been relaxed to help serve individuals with disabilities and the elderly in their homes. Payment rules have also been modified to support health care providers impacted by the outbreak.  
 
Related link: For more information on additional flexibility for states to address the coronavirus, visit https://go.cms.gov/2WCL5k2.