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This bill modifies North Carolina's existing hospital emergency regulations to automatically adopt any temporary waivers or modifications issued by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) or the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) under specific sections of the Social Security Act during emergency situations. Specifically, the bill ensures that when federal agencies like HHS or CMS temporarily suspend or modify hospital-related rules under sections 1135 or 1812(f) of the Social Security Act, corresponding state rules will be automatically adjusted to match the federal changes. This automatic alignment will remain in effect at least until the federal waiver expires, while still allowing the North Carolina Division of Health Service Regulation to make additional rule modifications if needed. The purpose of the bill appears to be providing regulatory flexibility for hospitals during emergency scenarios, such as natural disasters or public health crises, by streamlining the process of implementing federal emergency rule changes at the state level.

Government Affairs, Health and Social Services

https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/S445