As of September 29, 2022, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) issued a major disaster declaration for the following Florida counties affected by Hurricane Ian (DR-4673): Brevard, Charlotte, Collier, DeSoto, Flagler, Glades, Hardee, Hendry, Highlands, Hillsborough, Lake, Lee, Manatee, Monroe, Okeechobee, Orange, Osceola, Palm Beach, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Putnam, Sarasota, Seminole, St. Johns, and Volusia.
The Agency for Health Care Administration (Agency) announced it will ensure reimbursement for all services provided in good faith to eligible Florida Medicaid recipients in FEMA designated counties during the Disaster Grace Period. The Agency is defining the Disaster Grace Period for Hurricane Ian as September 29, 2022 through November 30, 2022.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Leigh Knotts at 803-243-7207.