6M-4.501. Reimbursement During Emergency Closures  


Effective on Thursday, January 1, 2015
  • 1(1) Each coalition shall maintain a Continuation of Operations Plan (C.O.O.P.) to be used in the event of emergency closings due to catastrophic events. Providers shall be reimbursed at the rate normally received during non-emergency hours when a coalition activates its Continuation of Operations Plan (C.O.O.P.).

    47(2) The coalition may consider reimbursement, in accordance with Federal and State law, for circumstances of temporary closure for individual providers when closure is beyond the control of the provider 77or the closure is caused by emergency circumstances, including but not limited to the declaration of a state of emergency by federal, state, or local officials, or the closure of public schools in the area in which the provider is located118. In no circumstances may a coalition reimburse in excess of the pre-existing approved hours for an individual child during the temporary closure.

    141Rulemaking Authority 1431001.213(2) FS. 145Law Implemented 1471002.82(2)(c), 1481002.82(2)(f)1.a.149(III), 1501002.82(2)(p) FS. 152History–New 2-2-05, Formerly 15560BB-4.501, 156Amended 1-1-15.

     

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