Disaster Declaration in North Dakota

Storms, floods and a blizzard in North Dakota have led the
President to declare a major disaster in the state. The
blizzard in Grand Forks even rendered the NAS Jurisdiction D DME
Phone Reopening line unavailable on Wednesday, and Fargo’s DME
Contact Center is also short-staffed due to flooding. At press
time, staff were working on flood preparation and sandbagging
efforts, but the IVR phone system is fully functional, according to
a notice from Noridian. As a consequence of the severe weather, HHS
Acting Secretary Charles E. Johnson has declared a public health
emergency in the state. The action ensures beneficiaries of
Medicare, Medicaid and the State Children’s Health Insurance
Program continue to receive benefits. View the CMS
declaration. Additional information on waivers and other flood-related
information can be found on the CMS Web site.