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FL H0719
Bill
Status
Failed
6/16/2025
Primary Sponsor
Kelly Skidmore
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AI Summary
- Requires the Agency for Health Care Administration to seek federal approval by September 30, 2025, through a Medicaid waiver or state plan amendment, to formally enroll and recognize community health workers as Medicaid providers
- Directs the agency to use Medicaid matching funds and other means to secure financing for community health worker services
- Federal approval must apply on a statewide basis and cannot be limited to a specific geographic area
- Financing must maximize the use of community health workers through fee-for-service reimbursement, value-based payment, or a combination of both, for services aligned with workers' scope of training as supported by evidence-based research
- Agency must submit a progress report to the Legislature by September 30, 2026, on meeting these requirements
Legislative Description
Federal Approval for Community Health Workers as Medicaid Providers
Last Action
Died in Health Care Facilities & Systems Subcommittee
6/16/2025
Committee Referrals
Health Care Facilities & Systems Subcommittee2/26/2025
Full Bill Text
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