The following flexibilities in response to Hurricane Nicole, expired November 30: 

  • Waiver of prior authorization requirements for critical Medicaid services  
  • Waiver of service limitations to ensure a recipient requiring critical Medicaid services during the storm receives such care  
  • Temporary postponement of the Preadmission Screening and Resident Review processes 

For more information, contact NACDS’ Leigh Knotts at 803-243-7207.