A Public Health Emergency (PHE) was declared on April 17, 2026, in response to Typhoon Sinlaku affecting the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands and the Territory of Guam. This declaration provides CMS with flexibility to support Medicare beneficiaries and the provider and supplier community in the impacted areas. The PHE is retroactively effective April 11, 2026.

In addition, a PHE was declared for the State of Hawaii on April 21, 2026. This declaration allows CMS to implement flexibilities to support beneficiaries and is retroactively effective March 10, 2026.

Review the CMS Current Emergencies webpage for the most current information, including affected areas and any applicable Medicare flexibilities.