Hermits Peak Calf Canyon Claims Office can reimburse medical expenses for those affected by wildfire

LAS VEGAS, N.M. (KRQE) – According to officials, the Hermits Peak Calf Canyon Claims Office will be able to reimburse people for out-of-pocket medical expenses that happen between April 6, 2022 and March 14, 2025.

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The claims office provided this list of medical expenses that can be covered:

  • Medical care for personal injury
  • Psychological care
  • Costs for out-of-pocket treatment caused or worsened by the fire, including but not limited to mental health conditions, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, or depression identified prior to March 14, 2025.
  • Appointment costs
  • Hospital stays
  • Pharmaceutical (medication)
  • Deductible and co-pay
  • Transportation costs related to medical treatment

Anyone wanting medical expenses to be covered will need to provide documentation like the following:

  • Documents showing the medical issue is directly linked to the fire
  • Receipts for hospital stays, deductibles and co-pays, and costs associated with prescriptions or medical equipment
  • Medical records and bills
  • For over-the-counter medication to be considered, documents should include a treating medical professional’s recommendation or prescription
  • Credit card or bank statements showing payment (if you do not have receipts)
  • Explanation of benefits from your medical insurance carrier deferring costs for your appointment or treatments
  • Appointment records, including dates of medical appointments or follow-ups to document required travel
  • Itemized receipts for gas, including photos, scanned copies and/or screenshots of receipts

People are encouraged to file a claim, even if they don’t have access to those documents. Anyone with questions is asked to call the Claims Office Helpline at 505-995-7133. Claims must be filed by March 14…

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