Bill > H0017

This bill aims to expand the Medicaid and Florida Kidcare programs. It provides that certain enrollees in the Florida Kidcare and Florida Healthy Kids programs with family incomes at or below 200% of the federal poverty level are not required to pay any premiums. The bill also prohibits certain charges from being imposed on such enrollees. Additionally, it revises the list of people eligible for and the length of time covered by Medicaid optional payments, increasing the income eligibility threshold from 88% to 133% of the federal poverty level and the duration of coverage for children from 6 to 12 months. Lastly, the bill requires the Agency for Health Care Administration to create an Office of Medicaid Ombudsman to provide consumer protection and perform advocacy functions related to the Medicaid program.

https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2023C/17C