Bill > H0935

This bill creates the Joint Legislative Committee on Medicaid Oversight within the Office of the Auditor General to improve transparency and efficiency in Florida's Medicaid program. The committee will consist of six members (three from the Senate and three from the House of Representatives) who will serve two-year terms and meet at least twice annually. The committee's primary responsibilities include evaluating all aspects of the state Medicaid program, such as program financing, quality of care, administrative functions, and operational effectiveness. Members will review managed care plans' data, including provider credentialing, claims processing, health outcomes, and financial performance, with the goal of identifying ways to limit Medicaid spending while improving healthcare services for recipients. The bill requires the Auditor General and the Agency for Health Care Administration to establish a data-sharing agreement by July 1, 2025, and mandates that the agency notify the committee before implementing changes to Medicaid managed care capitation rates and provide detailed reports about program expenditures and policy decisions. The committee will have broad access to state agency records and the power to compel testimony, enabling comprehensive oversight of the Medicaid program.

Health and Social Services

https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/935