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FL H0675

Bill

Status

Failed

3/14/2022

Primary Sponsor

Marie Woodson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates Section 409.9141, Florida Statutes, requiring the Agency for Health Care Administration to establish a Medicaid buy-in program for individuals with disabilities aged 16 to 64 whose incomes exceed standard Medicaid eligibility levels
  • Authorized under the federal Ticket to Work and Work Incentives Improvement Act of 1999 and the Balanced Budget Act of 1997
  • Eligible individuals must receive full Medicaid benefits, with any premiums or cost sharing limited to a percentage of the individual's income as determined by the agency
  • Requires the agency to seek federal waiver approval or submit necessary state plan amendments by October 1, 2022, and implement the program upon receiving federal approval
  • Takes effect upon becoming law

Legislative Description

Medicaid Buy-in Program

Last Action

Died in Finance & Facilities Subcommittee

3/14/2022

Committee Referrals

Finance and Facilities Subcommittee12/13/2021

Full Bill Text

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