Authority to waive requirements during national emergencies with respect to evacuees from an emergency area

Section 1135(g)(1) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1320b–5(g)(1)) is amended— (1) in subparagraph (A), by striking subparagraph (B) and inserting subparagraphs (B) and (C); and (2) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (C) Additional areas Any geographical area in which the Secretary determines there are a significant number of evacuees from an area described in subparagraph (A) shall also be considered to be an emergency area for purposes of this section..