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FL S0412
Bill
AI Summary
- Establishes a two-tiered Medicaid reimbursement system for adult day care centers: Tier I centers meeting basic requirements receive the greater of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs minimum rate or $90 per day; Tier II centers providing specialized Alzheimer's services receive the greater of the VA rate plus 30% or $110 per day
- Annual reimbursement rate adjustments take effect January 1 for centers licensed and operating at least 12 months, capped at the lesser of 3% or the Consumer Price Index increase for the Southeast Region
- Adult day care centers providing direct transportation services to participants must be reimbursed at least $25 per day or the rate paid by the managed care organization to a contracted nonemergency medical transportation broker, whichever is greater
- Requires adult day care center operators to complete a 9-hour annual continuing education course covering topics including Alzheimer's disease, emergency management, anti-fraud training, HIPAA compliance, and daily management; online completers must pass an exam with a minimum score of 80%
- Compliance with continuing education requirements is a condition for license issuance or renewal, with the Department of Elderly Affairs authorized to grant extensions of up to 1 year for good cause or waivers for operators on active military duty
Legislative Description
Adult Day Care Centers
Last Action
Died in Health Policy
3/8/2024
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