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Introduced
03/06/2017
03/06/2017
In Committee
03/10/2017
03/10/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/05/2017
05/05/2017
Introduced Session
2017 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Authorizes DCF to approve receiving systems for behavioral health care; requires DCF to post certain data on its website; creates Substance Abuse & Mental Health (SAMH) Safety Net Network; provides for DCF & AHCA to determine scope of services offered; requires AHCA to contract with managing entities or their representatives to implement delivery of community mental health & substance abuse services to certain Medicaid-eligible individuals; provides for determination of rates for services & development of payment mechanisms; specifies that certain court hearings must be scheduled within 5 court working days unless continuance is granted; provides for AHCA to seek certain federal matching funds.
AI Summary
This bill authorizes the Department of Children and Families (DCF) to approve receiving systems for behavioral health care, requires DCF to post certain data on its website, and creates a Substance Abuse & Mental Health (SAMH) Safety Net Network. It provides for DCF and the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) to determine the scope of services offered, requires AHCA to contract with managing entities to implement the delivery of community mental health and substance abuse services to certain Medicaid-eligible individuals, and specifies that certain court hearings must be scheduled within 5 court working days unless a continuance is granted. The bill also requires AHCA to seek federal matching funds for certain behavioral health services.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Died in Children, Families and Seniors Subcommittee, companion bill(s) passed, see SB 2514 (Ch. 2017-129) (on 05/05/2017)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2017/1327 |
| Bill | http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2017/1327/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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