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This document describes FEMA’s policy for providing public assistance to reimburse medical facilities for the costs of medical expenses to meet the immediate and temporary needs during a natural disaster.

According to the policy, eligible applicants include state and local governments and nonprofit organizations that own or operate a medical or custodial care facility, such as a publicly-owned or private nonprofit hospital or nursing home. Private, for-profit medical service providers are not eligible applicants.

FEMA Disaster Assistance Policy: Emergency Medical Care and Medical Evacuations