Emergency Order from Florida Governor Ron DeSantis
Section 4: Telehealth Recertification for Certain Qualifying Patients
Section 381.986(4)(a)1., Florida Statutes, which requires qualified physicians to conduct an in-person physical examination of a qualified patient before issuing a certification, is likely to impede the Department of Health’s ability to take actions needed to effectively facilitate the mitigation, response, and recovery necessary to respond to this emergency. Section 381.986(4)(a)1., Florida Statutes, is hereby suspended until November 30, 2022, to allow for
remote recertification of existing qualified patients in Charlotte, Collier, DeSoto, Flagler, Hardee, Hendry, Highlands, Hillsborough, Lake, Lee, Manatee, Orange, Osceola, Pinellas, Polk, Putnam, St. Johns, Sarasota, Seminole, and Volusia Counties. Qualifying physicians may use telehealth, as defined in Section 456-47(1)(a), Florida Statutes, to complete recertification examinations during this time.
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MMTCFL Locations within Eligible Counties for Telemedicine (Renewals)
- Bradenton – Manatee County
- Casselberry – Seminole County
- Kissimmee – Osceola County
- Lakeland – Polk County
- Naples – Collier County
- Palm Harbor – Pinellas County
- Port Charlotte – Charlotte County
- St. Petersburg – Pinellas County
- Sun City Center – Hillsborough County
- Tampa – Hillsborough County
- Carrollwood – Hillsborough County
- Winter Haven – Polk County