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FL H0201
Bill
Status
Failed
4/30/2021
Primary Sponsor
Robin Bartleman
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AI Summary
- Increases the income eligibility threshold for the Florida Kidcare program from 200% to 300% of the federal poverty level, affecting the Medikids program component, general Kidcare eligibility, and the Florida Healthy Kids Corporation
- Requires a phased implementation starting at 220% of the federal poverty level in the 2021-2022 fiscal year, increasing by 20 percentage points each fiscal year until reaching the 300% threshold
- Establishes graduated family contribution rates for newly qualifying families: at least $30 per month for families with income between 200-250% of the federal poverty level, and at least $40 per month for families with income between 250-300% of the federal poverty level
- Authorizes the Agency for Health Care Administration to seek federal waiver approval or submit state plan amendments necessary to implement the expanded eligibility
- Effective date of July 1, 2021
Legislative Description
Florida Kidcare Program Eligibility
Last Action
Died in Finance & Facilities Subcommittee
4/30/2021
Committee Referrals
Finance and Facilities Subcommittee1/22/2021
Full Bill Text
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