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FL S1136

Joint Resolution

Status

Failed

3/10/2018

Primary Sponsor

Annette Taddeo

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Origin

Senate

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes creation of Section 30 of Article X of the State Constitution to expand Medicaid coverage in Florida
  • Requires the Agency for Health Care Administration to submit state plan amendments expanding Medicaid to persons under age 65 with income at or below 138 percent of the federal poverty level
  • Establishes income thresholds equivalent to $16,643 for a single person and $22,412 for a family of two based on 2017 federal poverty levels
  • Directs submission of the constitutional amendment to Florida voters for approval or rejection at the next general election or an earlier authorized special election

Legislative Description

Medicaid Expansion

Last Action

Died in Health Policy

3/10/2018

Committee Referrals

Health Policy12/18/2017

Full Bill Text

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