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FL S2038
Bill
AI Summary
- Establishes a Medicaid buy-in program allowing persons with disabilities aged 16-64 to maintain Medicaid coverage while employed, subject to federal authorization under Title II of Public Law 106-170
- Sets eligibility requirements including: countable earnings not exceeding 250 percent of federal poverty level, unearned income not exceeding 88 percent of federal poverty level, and disability determination by Department of Health
- Requires participants to pay sliding-scale premiums for Medicaid services once earned income exceeds 100 percent of the federal poverty level
- Excludes additional assets beyond SSI program limits: $12,000 for single individuals and $18,000 for couples in cash assets, plus retirement accounts and a second vehicle for couples
- Directs Agency for Health Care Administration to establish and administer the program and seek amendments to Medicaid waivers to extend coverage to buy-in program participants meeting level of care requirements
Legislative Description
Medicaid Buy-in Program/Persons with Disabilities [WPSC]
Last Action
Died in Committee on Health and Human Services Appropriations
4/30/2010
Committee Referrals
Health and Human Services Appropriations4/8/2010
Children, Families, and Elder Affairs3/30/2010
Health Regulation3/1/2010
Full Bill Text
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