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FL Blue Facility Closures Update - 10/8

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CURRENT HEALTH FACILITY CLOSURE PLANS
 
GuideWell Emergency Doctors (GEMD):
The GEMD Pinellas county locations will close at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 8.

  • Palm Harbor, 2375 Curlew Rd., Dunedin – CLOSED Wednesday, October 9.
  • St. Petersburg, 1425 4th St. N., St. Petersburg – CLOSED Wednesday, October 9.
  • Largo, 1603 Missouri Ave N., Largo – CLOSED Wednesday, October 9.
A decision will be made tomorrow/Tuesday on whether the Hillsborough county GEMD locations will close early on Tuesday. They will be CLOSED on Wednesday.
  • University Area, 2330 E. Fletcher Ave., Tampa – CLOSED Wednesday, October 9.
  • West Tampa, 4748 N. Dale Mabry Hwy., Tampa – CLOSED Wednesday, October 9.
  • North Tampa, 16318 N. Dale Mabry Hwy., Tampa – CLOSED Wednesday, October 9.
The GEMD locations in Orange, Osceola and Seminole counties will be open Tuesday and CLOSED on Wednesday.
  • Orlando, 1706 N. Semoran Blvd – CLOSED Wednesday, October 9.
  • Dunedin, 2375 Curlew Rd. – CLOSED Wednesday, October 9.
  • Winter Park, 113 N. Orlando Ave. – CLOSED Wednesday, October 9.
  • Ocoee, 9580 W. Colonial Dr. – CLOSED Wednesday, October 9.
  • Kissimmee, 2465 N. Orange Blossom Trl. – CLOSED Wednesday, October 9.
A determination closures for Thursday and Friday will be made at a later time.
 
Sanitas Medical Centers:
All West Florida and Central Florida Sanitas Medical Center locations will be CLOSED Wednesday, October 9 and Thursday, October 10.
  • The Central Florida Sanitas Medical Centers will be CLOSED Thursday, October 10.
  • Jacksonville and Tallahassee area clinics currently remain open, and we will continue to monitor. Locations in Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach Counties are expected to remain open.
 
Florida Blue Centers:
All West Florida and Central Florida area Florida Blue Centers locations will be CLOSED Tuesday – Thursday, October 8-10 due to the impending impact of Hurricane Milton.
  • This includes locations in Fort Myers, Sarasota, North Port (Temporary Office), Clearwater, Pinellas Park, the Tampa area Centers, Orlando area Centers, Apopka, Orlando/West Lakes, Winter Park, Kissimmee, St. Cloud, Clermont, Winter Haven, Riverview, and Lake Magdalene.
  • Florida Blue Centers located in the Jacksonville, and Pensacola areas remain open until further notice. Locations in Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach Counties are expected to remain open.
 
Florida Healthcare Plans (FHCP):
All FHCP facilities and services will be CLOSED Wednesday, October 9 and Thursday, October 10.
 
Capital Health Plan (CHP):
All Capital Health Plan locations are expected to remain open.
 
EMERGENCY MEDICATION REFILLS
Florida Blue is temporarily allowing members across Florida to get an early refill of medications. Florida Blue members can get a 30-day emergency supply of medication from in-network pharmacies. Members who go to an out-of-network pharmacy may not be able to fill their prescriptions early.
 
HEALTH CARE HURRICANE CHECKLIST
In addition to traditional hurricane preparations, Florida Blue encourages all Floridians who may be impacted by Hurricane Milton to also go through this health care hurricane checklist: 
  • Refill medications & restock medical supplies. Make sure to have at least a two-week supply on hand of any prescription and over-the-counter medications that may be needed. In addition to medications, Floridians should stock extra medical supplies they use on a regular basis such as blood testing strips or oxygen tanks.
    • Protect medications & supplies. Place medications and other medical supplies in a water-tight container.
    • Make a medication list. Keep a list of all medications, dosages and prescribing doctors with other important documents in a safe, dry location. Also keep a copy of health insurance cards and doctor’s orders and/or style and serial numbers of medical supplies.
  • Make a medical contact list. Make a medical contact list with phone numbers for primary care doctor and specialty doctors, pharmacy, medical facilities and other health care providers.
  • Prepare or restock a first aid kit. Make sure nothing in it has expired. The first aid kit should include items such as antihistamine (oral and creams), ace bandages, adhesive bandages of all sizes, antibiotic cream, anesthetic spray or lotion, exam gloves, tweezers, non-adhesive pads and adhesive tape. Also make sure to have items such sunscreen, aloe and bug repellant on hand.
  • Have ice ready. Ice should be available for medications that must stay refrigerated (such as insulin) if you lose power. Consult with your doctor and/or pharmacist about storage requirements for your medication before the storm.

FL Blue Facility Closures Update - 10/8

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