Can I refill my prescriptions early before a hurricane in Florida?

Section 252.358 of the Florida Statutes applies to the health insurers, managed care organizations and other entities licensed by the state's Office of Insurance Regulation that cover prescriptions. The requirement starts when the county is under a hurricane warning from the National Weather Service, is declared under a state of emergency by the Governor, or has activated its emergency operations center and emergency management plan. The insurer must then pay pharmacies for at least a 30-day supply of any prescription medication, whenever the prescription was last filled, as long as it has refills left. The refill has to be asked for within 30 days after the warning, emergency or activation begins, or while it is still in place. The rest of the policy's terms still apply. If your drug coverage comes through Medicare or an employer, ask the plan what it allows before the season starts.

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