The bill mandates that the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) seek federal approval by September 30, 2025, to enroll and recognize community health workers as Medicaid providers. This approval is to be pursued through a Medicaid waiver or a state plan amendment, allowing for the use of Medicaid matching funds and other financing methods for community health worker services. The bill emphasizes that the federal approval must enable services on a statewide basis and should not be limited to specific geographic areas. Additionally, it aims to maximize the utilization of community health workers by ensuring that financing includes various reimbursement models, such as fee-for-service and value-based payments, aligned with the workers' training and capabilities.

Furthermore, the bill requires the AHCA to submit a progress report to the Legislature by September 30, 2026, detailing the advancements made in fulfilling the outlined requirements. The act is set to take effect upon becoming law.