HHS Secretary Becerra today declared a Public Health Emergency for the state of Texas.
for the state of Texas to address the health impacts of recent severe weather. The declaration follows President Biden’sand gives the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services , health care providers and suppliers, greater flexibility in meeting emergency health needs of Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries.
“The combination of severe heat and limited access to electricity is dangerous, especially for vulnerable populations and those relying on electricity-dependent durable medical equipment and certain healthcare services,” said Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response Dawn O’Connell. “With today’s declaration and waiver, HHS is helping ensure that residents of Texas have continuous access to the care they need as the cleanup and recovery efforts from Hurricane Beryl continue.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry have shared vital health and safety messaging and communication materials with public health officials in Texas and are ready to provide additional environmental public health resources and support as needed.program, a partnership between ASPR and CMS, to support public health emergency planning and response activities.
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