State Mandated Programs
Florida Statute 154.301
Health Care Responsibility Act (HCRA)
Provides funding for out-of-county emergency inpatient hospitalization for indigent Hernando County residents at participating hospitals. Eligibility for this program is initiated by the treating hospital.
Florida Statute 409.915
Contributions to Medicaid
Requires Hernando County to reimburse the State of Florida for a portion of Medicaid costs associated with hospital and nursing home services provided to the County's Medicaid recipients.
Florida Statute 394.457(3)
Baker Act Services
Requires the County to provide matching funds for crisis stabilization services for individuals experiencing a mental health crisis under the Baker Act.
Florida Statute 39.304(5)
Child Protection Team Medical Examinations
Requires counties to cover the initial costs of medical examinations for children who are allegedly abused, abandoned, or neglected.
Florida Statute 985.686
Detention Cost Sharing
Requires counties to share the cost of juvenile detention services with the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice.
Florida Statute 901.35
Arrested Persons Medical Costs
Requires counties to cover hospital charges for individuals who need medical attention while in the custody of local law enforcement.
Florida Statute 406.50
Disposition of Unclaimed Bodies & Indigent Cremation
Hernando County provides cremation services for deceased unclaimed or indigent individuals who died within the geographical boundaries of Hernando County. Only simple cremation is provided — the County does not supplement funeral expenses. Eligibility is based on federal poverty guidelines.
Required Documentation
To determine eligibility, the following documents are needed for all household members:
- Photo identification (18 years of age and older)
- Social security cards
- Birth certificates
- Bank statements (last 60 days)
- Proof of income (last 4 weeks)
- Proof of all assets (vehicle, home, real property, stocks, cash, trusts, bonds, etc.)
- Copy of wills, insurance policies, pre-burial arrangements, or DD-214 (if applicable)
How to Apply
Download and complete the Disposition of Unclaimed and Indigent Cremation Application, then submit by fax to (352) 540-4339, or mail/deliver to:
621 W. Jefferson Street
Brooksville, FL 34601
Veterans
The VA offers a Pre-Need Determination of Eligibility Program that allows veterans and eligible family members to find out in advance if they qualify for burial or memorialization in a VA national cemetery.
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