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Introduced
10/17/2025
10/17/2025
In Committee
10/28/2025
10/28/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to parity for nonnursing services under long-term managed care plans; beginning on a specified date, requiring the Agency for Health Care Administration to reimburse nonnursing services provided by licensed providers at the same rate or higher than the rate it reimburses unlicensed providers for such services under the Medicaid long- term managed care program; requiring the agency annually to adjust the rate for licensed providers; requiring the agency, within a specified timeframe, to seek any Medicaid waiver or state plan amendment necessary to implement the rate changes; providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) to implement payment parity for nonnursing services in the state's Medicaid long-term managed care program, specifically mandating that licensed providers receive reimbursement rates equal to or higher than those paid to unlicensed providers for the same services. The bill directs AHCA to make these rate adjustments annually and to seek any necessary Medicaid waivers or state plan amendments to implement these rate changes within a specified timeframe. The primary goal appears to be ensuring fair compensation for licensed healthcare providers in long-term managed care settings, which could potentially improve service quality and provider participation in the Medicaid program. The bill is set to take effect immediately upon becoming law, signaling an urgent desire to address reimbursement disparities for healthcare providers.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
1st Reading (Original Filed Version) (on 01/13/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/219 |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/219/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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