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Introduced
03/25/2021
03/25/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/30/2021
04/30/2021
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to health care; amending s. 296.37, F.S.; revising the threshold dollar amount relating to a requirement that a resident of a certain health care facility contribute to his or her maintenance and support; reenacting s. 400.179, F.S., relating to specified fees collected by the Agency for Health Care Administration from certain nursing homes to maintain the lease bond alternative; amending s. 408.061, F.S.; requiring nursing homes and their home offices to annually submit to the agency audited financial data and certain other information within a specified timeframe using a certain uniform system of financial reporting; amending s. 408.07, F.S.; providing definitions; amending s. 409.903, F.S.; extending the postpartum Medicaid eligibility period for pregnant women; amending s. 409.904, F.S.; revising a date relating to a requirement that the agency make payments for Medicaid-covered services retroactive for a specified period for certain eligible persons; abrogating the future expiration of certain provisions; reenacting s. 409.908, F.S., relating to the agency's implementation of a state Title XIX Long- Term Care Reimbursement Plan for nursing home care, the reimbursement of Medicaid providers, and Low hb5201-00 HB 5201 Income Pool Program payments; amending s. 409.975, F.S.; conforming a cross-reference; reenacting s. 624.91, F.S., relating to a requirement that the Florida Healthy Kids Corporation validate the medical loss ratio and calculate a refund amount for insurers and providers of health care services who meet certain criteria; amending s. 1011.52, F.S.; conforming a cross-reference; providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill makes the following key changes:
1. It increases the threshold for nursing home residents to contribute to their maintenance and support from $105 to $130 per month.
2. It reenacts provisions related to the Agency for Health Care Administration's implementation of a state Title XIX Long-Term Care Reimbursement Plan for nursing home care, the reimbursement of Medicaid providers, and Low Income Pool Program payments.
3. It requires nursing homes and their home offices to annually submit audited financial data to the Agency for Health Care Administration using a uniform reporting system.
4. It extends the postpartum Medicaid eligibility period for pregnant women from the federal requirement to the full 12-month period after the pregnancy ends.
5. It makes permanent certain provisions related to retroactive Medicaid eligibility and coverage.
6. It reenacts requirements for the Florida Healthy Kids Corporation to validate the medical loss ratio and calculate refunds for certain insurers and providers.
The overall purpose of the bill is to make various changes to healthcare programs and regulations, particularly related to nursing homes, Medicaid, and the Florida Kidcare program.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (2)
Other Sponsors (1)
Health Care Appropriations Subcommittee (H)
Last Action
Laid on Table, refer to SB 2518 (on 04/08/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2021/5201 |
| Analysis - Health Care Appropriations Subcommittee (Post-Meeting | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2021/5201/Analyses/h5201z1.HCA.PDF |
| Analysis - Health Care Appropriations Subcommittee (Post-Meeting | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2021/5201/Analyses/h5201z.HCA.PDF |
| House Floor Amendment #925637 | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2021/5201/Amendment/925637/PDF |
| Analysis - Appropriations Committee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2021/5201/Analyses/h5201a.APC.PDF |
| Analysis - Appropriations Committee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2021/5201/Analyses/h5201.APC.PDF |
| Bill | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2021/5201/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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