The purpose of this alert is to provide an update to the previous provider alert issued on 08/04/2024 regarding Hurricane Debby.
The following flexibilities/waivers offered to providers in the alert issued on 08/04/2024 will expire at 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, September 3, 2024:
- Waiver of prior authorization requirements for critical Medicaid services
- The lifting of early prescription refill edits will remain in place in accordance with Governor Ron DeSantis’ emergency executive orders issued for Hurricane Debby
- Waiver of service limitations to ensure a recipient requiring critical Medicaid services during the storm receives such care
- Temporary postponement of the Preadmission Screening and Resident Review processes
Additional questions from providers may be directed to the Florida Medicaid Contact Center at 1- 877-254-1055