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FL S0208
Bill
Status
Introduced
9/14/2011
Primary Sponsor
Arthenia Joyner
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AI Summary
- Expands definition of health care fraud disqualifications beyond Medicaid to include all health care fraud, applying to initial licensure and license renewals
- Establishes separate disqualification criteria for license renewal under section 456.0635(3), with conviction timelines varying by felony degree: 15 years for first/second degree felonies, 10 years for most third degree felonies, and 5 years for third degree drug possession felonies
- Adds requirement to refuse licensure for applicants currently listed on the federal Office of Inspector General's List of Excluded Individuals and Entities
- Requires persons denied license renewal under the disqualification rules to reapply through the initial licensure process, except those denied renewal between July 1, 2009 and June 30, 2012 are exempt from retaking examinations
- Provides exception for candidates enrolled in educational programs on or before July 1, 2009 who apply for licensure after July 1, 2012
- Takes effect July 1, 2012
Legislative Description
Health Care Fraud
Last Action
Laid on Table, refer to CS/CS/HB 653 -SJ 1170
3/9/2012
Committee Referrals
Budget1/26/2012
Health And Human Services Appropriations Subcommittee1/19/2012
Budget1/18/2012
Criminal Justice11/16/2011
Health Regulation9/21/2011
Full Bill Text
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