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This bill addresses reimbursement rates for nonnursing services in Florida's Medicaid long-term managed care program. Starting January 1, 2027, the Agency for Health Care Administration will be required to reimburse licensed providers (such as home health agencies and nurse registries) at a rate that is equal to or higher than the rate paid to unlicensed providers (like family caregivers) for the same nonnursing services. The agency must conduct annual rate adjustments to account for inflation and overhead costs. Additionally, within 30 days of the bill's effective date, the agency must request any necessary Medicaid waivers or state plan amendments to implement these rate changes. The primary goal of this legislation appears to be ensuring fair compensation for licensed providers and potentially improving the quality and availability of nonnursing services in long-term care settings by creating financial parity between licensed and unlicensed care providers.

https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/38