Loading chat...
FL H0871
Bill
Status
Failed
5/5/2023
Primary Sponsor
Traci Koster
Click for details
AI Summary
- Authorizes the Agency for Health Care Administration to pay for attendant care nursing services and private duty nursing services under Medicaid when rendered by a licensed home health agency enrolled in the appropriate specialty type
- Defines "attendant care nursing" as nursing treatment for Medicaid enrollees aged 21 or older at a level of care more individual and continuous than a standard home health visit
- Defines "private duty nursing" as nursing treatment for Medicaid enrollees under 21 years of age at a level of care more individual and continuous than a standard home health visit
- Exempts home health agencies that provide only attendant care nursing, only private duty nursing, or only both services from Medicare certification or accreditation equivalent requirements for Medicaid participation
- Effective date of July 1, 2023; amends section 409.905, Florida Statutes
Legislative Description
Home Health Care Services Under the Medicaid Program
Last Action
Died in Health Care Appropriations Subcommittee
5/5/2023
Committee Referrals
Health Care Appropriations Subcommittee3/28/2023
Healthcare Regulation Subcommittee2/28/2023
Full Bill Text
No bill text available