Bill > S0282

This bill clarifies eligibility for Florida's Kidcare program, which provides health insurance for children. It explicitly excludes undocumented immigrants from receiving benefits under the program. However, it establishes eligibility for certain lawfully residing children, meaning children who are legally present in the United States and meet specific residency requirements, to receive optional payments for medical assistance and related services, particularly through Medicaid. The bill also amends existing definitions and provisions to reflect these changes, ensuring that while lawfully residing children can access these services, undocumented immigrants remain ineligible.