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FL H1507
Bill
Status
Failed
6/16/2025
Primary Sponsor
Dotie Joseph
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AI Summary
- Amends Section 409.904, Florida Statutes, by adding a new subsection (13) to extend optional Medicaid eligibility to low-income adults as described in 42 U.S.C. § 1396a(a)(10)(A)(i)(VIII), which is the Affordable Care Act's Medicaid expansion provision covering adults under age 65 with income up to 138% of the federal poverty level
- Expands Medicaid in Florida by adopting the federal optional eligibility category for low-income adults who are not otherwise eligible for Medicare, not pregnant, and not already covered under another mandatory Medicaid category
- Payments on behalf of newly eligible individuals remain subject to the availability of funds and any limitations established by the General Appropriations Act or Chapter 216, Florida Statutes
- Effective date is July 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Medicaid Eligibility for Medical Assistance and Related Services
Last Action
Died in Health Care Facilities & Systems Subcommittee
6/16/2025
Committee Referrals
Health Care Facilities & Systems Subcommittee3/5/2025
Full Bill Text
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