North Carolina S445 allows automatic adoption of federal waivers during emergencies.

North Carolina S445, the Regulatory Reform Act of 2026, modifies state hospital rules during emergencies to align with federal waivers issued by the Department of Health and Human Services or the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. This act ensures that any temporary waivers or modifications issued by federal agencies under sections 1135 or 1812(f) of the Social Security Act are automatically adopted by the state's Division of Health Service Regulation.

North Carolina S445 allows automatic adoption of federal waivers during emergencies.

North Carolina S445, the Regulatory Reform Act of 2026, modifies state hospital rules during emergencies to align with federal waivers issued by the Department of Health and Human Services or the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. This act ensures that any temporary waivers or modifications issued by federal agencies under sections 1135 or 1812(f) of the Social Security Act are automatically adopted by the state's Division of Health Service Regulation.