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FL H1501
Bill
Status
Failed
3/14/2022
Primary Sponsor
Wyman Duggan
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AI Summary
- Defines "reference-based pricing" in Florida law as a flat payment by the department for specific procedures or services performed by a healthcare provider (amending s. 110.107, F.S.)
- Adds direct cash payment to enrollees as a new option for distributing cost savings generated through the state group insurance program's comprehensive pricing contracts and price transparency shopping programs
- Requires contracted entities providing comprehensive pricing and surgical/medical procedure services to use a reference-based pricing program based on paid market claims to set reimbursement rates, which may not be solely based on a percentage of Medicare rates
- Existing cost savings distribution methods are retained, including credits to flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, health reimbursement accounts, and additional health plan reimbursements up to the enrollee's out-of-pocket expenses
- Effective date of July 1, 2022
Legislative Description
State Group Insurance Program
Last Action
Died in Finance & Facilities Subcommittee
3/14/2022
Committee Referrals
Finance and Facilities Subcommittee1/16/2022
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