The bill amends section 216.136 of the Florida Statutes to enhance the responsibilities of the Social Services Estimating Conference. It introduces a new requirement for the conference to develop specific information related to the iBudget system for the home and community-based services Medicaid waiver program. This information must encompass various aspects, including iBudget enrollment, the number of current waiver recipients, the size of the waiting list, the utilization rate of program services, and relevant expenditure data. The purpose of this requirement is to aid in planning and projecting future budgets and the drawdown of federal matching funds.

The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, thereby providing a timeline for the implementation of these new responsibilities. The inclusion of detailed data collection and analysis aims to improve the management and effectiveness of the Medicaid waiver program, ensuring that resources are allocated efficiently to meet the needs of recipients.