FL H1349

Requests Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services approval of waivers to implement Florida's Medicaid reform program statewide, building on a successful five-county pilot program established in 2006.

Claims patients in pilot counties show better health outcomes, more plan options, and access to unique health services compared to traditional Medicaid managed care plans.

States Florida taxpayers saved up to $118 million annually since 2006 under the pilot program, with statewide implementation projected to save an estimated $901 million annually.

Directs that copies of the memorial be sent to the President of the United States, President of the Senate, Speaker of the House, and Florida's congressional delegation.