HB 869 Summary - Health Care

• Reorganizes Florida Kidcare Program: Renames Part II of Chapter 409 as "Florida Kidcare and Healthy Florida Programs" and transfers the Florida Healthy Kids Corporation from Chapter 624 to Chapter 409.

• Creates Healthy Florida Program: Establishes a new health insurance program for uninsured adults meeting eligibility criteria, administered by the Florida Healthy Kids Corporation, with coverage beginning January 1, 2015.

• Modifies Board Structure: Reduces the Florida Healthy Kids Corporation's board from 15 to 12 members and creates an executive steering committee with three key state officials.

• Establishes Medical Loss Ratio Requirements: Sets minimum medical loss ratio of 85 percent for health care contracts and 15 percent maximum administrative costs for the Florida Healthy Kids Corporation.

• Restricts Dentist Contracts: Prohibits health insurers, prepaid health service organizations, and health maintenance organizations from requiring dentists to provide services at set fees or participate in discount medical plans.

• Appropriates Funds: Allocates $1.3 billion from the Medical Care Trust Fund beginning in fiscal year 2014-2015 to provide coverage for Healthy Florida enrollees.