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FL H0061
Bill
Status
Failed
5/5/2023
Primary Sponsor
Jennifer Harris
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AI Summary
- Creates s. 409.9141, F.S., requiring the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) to establish a Medicaid buy-in program for individuals with disabilities aged 18 to 64 whose incomes exceed the maximum Medicaid eligibility level
- Authorized under the federal Ticket to Work and Work Incentives Improvement Act of 1999 (Pub. L. No. 106-170) and the Balanced Budget Act of 1997 (Pub. L. No. 105-33)
- Requires the program to provide full Medicaid benefits to eligible individuals, with premiums or cost sharing limited to a percentage of the individual's income as determined by the agency
- Requires AHCA to seek federal waiver approval or submit any necessary state plan amendments by October 1, 2023, and to implement the program upon receiving federal approval
- Takes effect upon becoming a law
Legislative Description
Medicaid Expansion through a Medicaid Buy-in Program
Last Action
Died in Healthcare Regulation Subcommittee
5/5/2023
Committee Referrals
Healthcare Regulation Subcommittee1/10/2023
Full Bill Text
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