Bill > H4007

This bill makes several key changes to Martin County's health care funding and administration. It repeals a previous law (Chapter 67-1702) and amends provisions of Chapter 65-1906, primarily focusing on the County Health Care Fund. The bill requires the Martin County Board of County Commissioners to create an ordinance establishing a process for distributing funds from the County Health Care Fund to all licensed hospitals in the county. It establishes specific criteria for qualifying as an indigent resident eligible for county-funded hospital care, including being a county resident for at least six months, having a family income at or below 150% of federal poverty guidelines, not being eligible for Medicaid or other third-party payment programs, and having liquid assets under $8,000. Importantly, the bill removes the previously existing County Health Care Review Board, eliminating the previous process of board recommendation for indigent care funding. The funds can still be used for hospitalization, administrative costs, doctors' services, mandated health care programs, and other health care programs as determined by the County Commissioners. Any unexpended funds will continue to remain in the County Health Care Fund from year to year, and disbursements will still require approval by a majority of county commissioners.

Government Affairs, Health and Social Services

https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/4007