When does a duplication of assistance take place?
When does a duplication of assistance take place?
(i) Duplication occurs when an agency has provided assistance which was the primary responsibility of another agency, and the agency with primary responsibility later provides assistance. A delivery sequence establishes the order in which disaster relief agencies and organizations provide assistance.
Can a federal program duplicate an insurance benefit?
(ii) The sequence itself determines what types of assistance can duplicate other assistance (i.e., a Federal program can duplicate insurance benefits, however, insurance benefits cannot duplicate the Federal assistance).
Who is responsible for preventing duplication of benefits?
(3) Random sample. Each disaster assistance agency is responsible for preventing and rectifying duplication of benefits under the coordination of the Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO) and the general authority of section 312.
What does FEMA mean by duplication of benefits?
(1) Delivery sequence. FEMA provides the following policy and procedural guidance to ensure uniformity in preventing duplication of benefits. (i) Duplication occurs when an agency has provided assistance which was the primary responsibility of another agency, and the agency with primary responsibility later provides assistance.
What happens if your claim is denied as a duplicate service?
If another provider has performed the same service and was paid while your claim was denied you may need to speak to your insurance representative to determine the proper method of appeal required by the insurance. Methods of appeal may vary by insurance. In short, a denial for duplicate service does not mean the claim will never be paid.
Is there a law against duplication of benefits?
By law, Federal assistance cannot duplicate the benefits provided by other sources. That would be considered a duplication of benefits, or DOB.
How does FEMA help with duplication of benefits?
The community provides the State with a list of property owners who agree to voluntarily sell their properties to the community. The State then forwards the list to FEMA and requests information about grants and insurance paid to the owners. The community and property owners cannot close on the property until the DOB determination is made.
When do you need to check for duplication of benefits?
If your community is offering to purchase your home for its pre-disaster value with Federal grant funds, it must check for duplication of benefits. The total assistance you receive from all programs and insurance combined cannot exceed the fair market value (FMV) of your property before the disaster occurred.
