This bill mandates the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) to seek federal approval by September 30, 2025, to enroll and recognize community health workers as Medicaid providers. The approval process will involve a Medicaid waiver or a state plan amendment, allowing for the use of Medicaid matching funds to finance community health worker services. The bill emphasizes that the federal approval must enable these services to be available statewide and should maximize the use of community health workers through various reimbursement methods, including fee-for-service and value-based payments, aligned with their training and capabilities.

Additionally, the AHCA is required to submit a report to the Legislature by September 30, 2026, detailing the progress made in fulfilling the requirements set forth in the bill. The act will take effect upon becoming law, ensuring that community health workers are recognized and supported within the Medicaid framework to enhance healthcare delivery.