Bill > H0007

This bill amends Florida law to redefine eligibility for the Florida Kidcare program, a state and federal health insurance program for children. It introduces a new definition for "lawfully residing child," which includes children who are legally present in the U.S. and meet specific residency requirements, potentially making them eligible for medical assistance. Crucially, the bill explicitly excludes undocumented immigrants from eligibility for both the Kidcare program and optional Medicaid payments for medical assistance and related services, clarifying that this exclusion applies even to children who might otherwise qualify under existing Medicaid rules.