FRANKFORT, Ky. (WMDJ) — Kentucky officials say more than $105 million in federal disaster funding is headed to hospitals and emergency management agencies across the state to cover expenses tied to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The reimbursement funding comes through FEMA and covers costs and damages incurred between January 2020 and May 11, 2023, under the federal COVID-19 major disaster declaration. State officials said the money helped cover expenses including patient care, protective equipment, medical supplies, contract labor, medications and other emergency protective measures.

Appalachian Regional Healthcare is set to receive nearly $22.9 million, while Pikeville Medical Center will receive just under $1.45 million. Other recipients include Baptist Health, AdventHealth Manchester, T.J. Samson Community Hospital, UofL Health and Kentucky Emergency Management.

Kentucky Emergency Management will receive the largest share of the funding at more than $41.8 million. State leaders say the reimbursements are being processed so the money can be put to use as healthcare systems continue facing financial and operational challenges