The Division of Licensing Services is responsible for reviewing and approving waivers for certain state licensure rule requirements. The Division will also work with Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to assist certified facilities during specific types of declared emergencies with requesting CMS waivers for certain Conditions of Participation or Conditions for Coverage.
- Waiver Process Presentation
- ADHS State Rules Waiver Request Form
- Public Health Emergency Preparedness
State Licensure Rules Waiver Process
State waiver is limited to geographic area or specific events.
Protocol for requesting a state waiver:
- Waivers are only approved after the Governor has signed a State of Emergency Declaration
- You must be located in the affected area and unable to continue to provide services while maintaining compliance with the Rules and Regulations.
- Notify the Department of Health Services that a waiver is being requested:
- By emailing ADHS HEOC.
- By messenger
- Fill out the one page Request Form
- Once ADHS is notified, the request will be reviewed
For questions about the State Rules Waiver process, email us.
CMS Waiver for Regulatory Requirements
Requires a presidential declared state of emergency under Stafford Act of National Emergency Act; and a waiver or modification is invoked by the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services.