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Early Refills of Maintenance Medications For Members Affected by Wildfires
HMSA·Provider News
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Jun 20, 2026
Summary
HMSA is allowing early refills of maintenance medications for members affected by wildfires, providing emergency access to critical prescriptions when normal refill schedules may be disrupted due to wildfire evacuations or displacement.
Action Required
Immediately: Staff should be aware that HMSA members affected by wildfires may request early refills of maintenance medications. Coordinate with pharmacy to process these requests and document wildfire-related circumstances in patient records when applicable.