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FL H0567

Bill

Status

Introduced

11/20/2023

Primary Sponsor

Dotie Joseph

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Origin

House of Representatives

2024 Regular Session

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
  • Authorizes the program 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, 2024, and implement the program upon receiving federal approval
  • Takes effect upon becoming a law

Legislative Description

Medicaid Expansion through Medicaid Buy-in Program

Last Action

Withdrawn prior to introduction

1/9/2024

Committee Referrals

Select Committee on Health Innovation11/30/2023

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