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…