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State of Emergencies
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U.S. State of Emergencies
International Emergency declared in Nepal and Tibet due to Severe Flash Floods and Mudslides
An International Emergency has been declared in Nepal and Tibet due to Severe Flash Floods and Mudslides.
FEMA Declaration Issued in Texas due to Ross Fire
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has declared a State of Emergency in Texas for Jack and Palo Pinto Counties due to the Ross Fire.
State of Emergency Issued in Kansas due to Severe Storms
The Governor of Kansas has issued a State of Emergency for Wyandotte County due to Severe Storms.
FEMA Declaration Issued in Arkansas due to Pine Tree Road Fire
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has declared a State of Emergency in Arkansas for Union County due to the Pine Tree Road Fire.
State of Emergency Issued in Nevada due to Hawk Fire
The Governor of Nevada has issued a State of Emergency for Washoe County due to Hawk Fire.
FEMA Declaration Issued in Alaska Due to Mukluk Fire
A Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) declaration has been issued in Alaska for Southeast Fairbanks County due to Mukluk Fire.
International Emergencies
International Emergency Issued in Istanbul Turkey due to High Magnitude Earthquake
An International Emergency has been declared in Istanbul, Turkey, due to a High Magnitude Earthquake.
International Emergency Issued in Thailand and China due to Earthquake
An International Emergency has been declared in Thailand and China (southwestern Yunnan province) due to an Earthquake in Myanmar. There are provisions being made for affected members.
International Emergency Issued in Puerto Rico Due to Hurricane Ernesto
An international emergency has been declared in Puerto Rico due to Hurricane Ernesto.
International Emergency Issued in Taiwan Due to Earthquake
An international emergency has been declared in Taiwan due to a high magnitude earthquake.
International Emergency Issued In Nepal Due to Earthquake
An international emergency has been issued in Nepal due to the earthquake. Express Scripts (the Plan’s Pharmacy Benefit Manager) has activated an emergency benefit override that allows pharmacies, at the point of sale (POS), to override certain benefit coverage/edits such as an early refill during a government-defined emergency.
International Emergency Issued in Israel Due to War
An international emergency has been issued in Israel due to increased violence due to war. Express Scripts (the Plan’s Pharmacy Benefit Manager) has activated an emergency benefit override that allows pharmacies, at the point of sale (POS), to override certain benefit coverage/edits such as an early refill during a government-defined emergency.