The Federal Emergency Management Agency (“FEMA”) has issued another extension to policyholders under the National Flood Insurance Program (“NFIP”) to file a proof of loss with supporting documentation for claims related to the August 2016 flooding.
Under the new extension, announced by FEMA on December 2, 2016, policyholders will now have a total of 180 days from the date of loss to provide a completed, signed, and sworn-to proof of loss to their insurer.
A proof of loss package should include an itemization of damaged items, with photographs, receipts, and other supporting documentation evidencing the value of the damaged items. A proof of loss is necessary for the NFIP to make payment on a claim. You can read more about a proof of loss here.