APPENDIX D
State Reimbursement to Counties Under New York State Public Health Law Article 6, Section 611,
for West Nile Virus Mosquito and Bird/Mammal Activities
| Category | County Mosquito and Bird/Mammal activities | County plan/ DOH approval | Reimbursement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier I | Passive surveillance | Surveillance Plan | 36% up to $5000 per Section 611.1 |
| Tier II | Active surveillance; possible larval control | Surveillance and Control Plan | 36% up to $5000 per Section 611.1 and 36% up to $50, 000 per Section 611.2 |
| Tier III | Surveillance; larval control; adult mosquito ground control | All of above (new plan specifically addressing the extent of control activities, request declaration of public health emergency in the county, which automatically generates an emergency declaration in adjacent counties) | Up to 50% per Section 611.3 and associated Part 44 regulations for counties with a declaration of PH emergency; same in adjacent counties which are also subject of PH emergency declaration. |
| Tier IV | Surveillance; larval control; adult mosquito control, possible aerial spraying | Same as Tier III | Same as Tier III |
Note Human surveillance and education activities are reimbursed under state aid for general public health work.
Revised: May 2000