FL S0248

Adds new definition of "lawfully residing child" to Florida law as a child lawfully present in the U.S. who meets Medicaid or CHIP residency requirements and may receive federal medical assistance funding.

Deletes the definition of "qualified alien" and replaces references to it with "lawfully residing child" throughout the Florida Kidcare Act and related statutes.

Explicitly clarifies that undocumented immigrants are excluded from eligibility for Florida Kidcare program premium assistance and optional Medicaid payments or related services.

Allows children under 19 who would qualify for Medicaid except for their immigration status to receive optional Medicaid payments if they are lawfully residing children as defined in the bill.

Takes effect July 1, 2016.