The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced today [January 10th] that additional resources and flexibilities are available in response to the 2025 Southern California Wildfires. CMS is working closely with the State of California and federal partners to put these flexibilities in place to ensure those affected by this natural disaster have access to the care they need – when they need it most.
On Jan. 8, 2025, President Biden determined that an emergency exists in California due to the emergency conditions resulting from the 2025 Southern California Wildfires beginning Jan. 7, 2025, and continuing. Additionally, on Jan. 10, 2025, Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra determined that a Public Health Emergency (PHE) exists in California and has existed since Jan. 7, 2025.
