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FL H0863

Bill

Status

Passed

6/26/2017

Primary Sponsor

Health and Human Services Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Exempts hospice programs established by entities sharing controlling interest with not-for-profit retirement communities from specified review and application requirements under Florida Statutes section 408.036

  • Applies only to retirement communities offering independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing services on the same premises and designated as teaching nursing homes for a minimum of 5 years

  • Limits exemption to one hospice program per teaching nursing home facility

  • Restricts exempt hospice programs to serving only patients residing within the not-for-profit retirement community, including home and community-based service providers

  • Takes effect July 1, 2017

Legislative Description

Hospice Services

Last Action

Chapter No. 2017-144

6/26/2017

Committee Referrals

Rules4/25/2017
Health And Human Services3/21/2017
Health Innovation Subcommittee3/1/2017

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