Medical Assistance Provided by the District of Columbia to Hurricane Katrina Evacuees

The District generally claimed reimbursement for services provided to Hurricane Katrina evacuees in accordance with its approved section 1115 demonstration project.  Of the $246,006 claimed, $201,106 was allowable.  However, the District claimed a net total of $44,900 in unallowable reimbursement for services provided to 18 applicants after their eligibility periods had expired and to 3 applicants who did not meet eligibility requirements.

We recommended that the District refund the $44,900 in unallowable reimbursement and revise its Form CMS-64.9 Waiver reports for Louisiana and Mississippi by the audit adjustment amounts.  The District agreed.