Increased costs of operating a facility or providing a service are generally ineligible; even when directly related to the incident. Ineligible operating costs include; but are not limited to; costs for: patient care; administrative activities; provision of food; and obtaining electrical power or water from an alternate source.Here the Applicant incurred costs for providing meals and supplies for patients at a temporary facility; as well as incurring costs for overtime for staff providing patient care. These costs are considered increased operating costs related to operating a facility which is not eligible for PA funding.The Applicant costs incurred at a temporary facility are increased operating costs and are not eligible for PA. Therefore; this appeal is denied.

HeadnotesIncreased costs of operating a facility or providing a service are generally ineligible; even when directly related to the incident. Ineligible operating costs include; but are not limited to; costs for: patient care; administrative activities; provision of food; and obtaining electrical power or water from an alternate source.Here the Applicant incurred costs for providing meals and supplies for patients at a temporary facility; as well as incurring costs for overtime for staff providing patient care. These costs are considered increased operating costs related to operating a facility which is not eligible for PA funding.ConclusionThe Applicant’s costs incurred at a temporary facility are increased operating costs and are not eligible for PA. Therefore; this appeal is denied.