Bill > S2512

This bill makes several changes to Florida's Medicaid program, including updating the data used for calculating disproportionate share payments to hospitals that serve a large number of low-income patients, and removing a requirement for "medically needy" recipients to pay a share of their managed care plan premiums. It also clarifies rules for contracting with eligible managed care plans, including requirements for procuring a provider service network, which is an entity owned by healthcare providers or public agencies that delivers health services. The bill also specifies conditions under which the Children's Medical Services Network, which provides specialized care for children with chronic illnesses, will operate as a fee-for-service provider service network. Additionally, it revises definitions related to rural hospitals and clarifies provisions for terminating contracts with certain managed care plans.