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FL H0779
Bill
Status
5/3/2013
Primary Sponsor
Reggie Fullwood
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AI Summary
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Agency for Health Care Administration shall contract with a not-for-profit organization jointly formed by a lead agency designated under Florida Statutes s. 430.205 (licensed as a nursing home diversion program provider) and a not-for-profit hospice provider licensed for more than 30 years to provide PACE services in Duval, St. Johns, Baker, and Nassau Counties.
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The contracted organization shall leverage existing community-based care providers and health care organizations to serve frail elders in the specified counties.
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The organization is exempt from requirements of chapter 641, Florida Statutes.
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Agency shall approve up to 300 initial enrollees in the PACE program, subject to appropriation and in consultation with the Department of Elderly Affairs.
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Effective date is July 1, 2013.
Legislative Description
Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly
Last Action
Died in Health Innovation Subcommittee
5/3/2013