FL S0748

Agency for Health Care Administration shall contract with a not-for-profit organization jointly formed by a designated lead agency and a licensed hospice provider (with 30+ years experience) to provide PACE services in Duval, St. Johns, Baker, and Nassau Counties, with approval for up to 300 initial enrollees.

Agency for Health Care Administration shall contract with a not-for-profit hospice provider (with 30+ years experience) to provide PACE services in Alachua and Clay Counties, with approval for up to 300 initial enrollees.

Agency for Health Care Administration may contract with a not-for-profit hospice provider (with 30+ years experience) to provide PACE services in Hernando and Pasco Counties, with approval for up to 150 initial enrollees.

All three organizations are exempt from Chapter 641 Florida Statutes requirements, subject to federal approval and available appropriations.

Effective date is July 1, 2013.