Joplin Right of Entry Forms
By: Jessica Schaer
Updated: November 28, 2012
JOPLIN, MO--- Property owners who signed a right of Entry form for FEMA's expedited debris removal will be asked to authorize the city access to certain insurance policy information. This is in an ongoing effort to reconcile insurance reimbursements and to determine if any property owners received a duplication of benefits. The double benefits may have occurred if an owner used FEMA assistance and insurance money to remove debris from their property.
No duplication occurred if property owners used EDR assistance for debris removal, but then used insurance money for demolition. Property owners who signed the form will receive a letter with all the details within the next few weeks. They are then asked to return their letters giving authorization to the city by January 4th, 2013. City officials say this step must be taken to settle the insurance process, but they will be keeping everyone's privacy in mind.
No duplication occurred if property owners used EDR assistance for debris removal, but then used insurance money for demolition. Property owners who signed the form will receive a letter with all the details within the next few weeks. They are then asked to return their letters giving authorization to the city by January 4th, 2013. City officials say this step must be taken to settle the insurance process, but they will be keeping everyone's privacy in mind.
"This form strictly says that the insurance carrier will only release that information in regards to the debris and demolition coverage that they had at the time on that structure that was clean," Leslie Jones, City of Joplin Finance Director.
If the owner does not return the form by the January 4th deadline, city officials will assume a duplication of benefits did occur. They will then bill property owners to return the money to FEMA. If you have any questions, you are urged to contact the City of Joplin at 417-624-0820 extension 244.
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