This bill amends Florida Statutes to modify the subsidy payments for the home care for the elderly program. Specifically, it introduces a new provision that requires subsidy payments made by the Department of Elder Affairs to cease for eligible elderly individuals upon their enrollment in the Medicaid long-term care managed care program. This change is effective for those who are released from the waitlist for enrollment on or after July 2, 2025. However, it does not affect individuals who are already receiving services under the home care program and are enrolled in the Medicaid program as of July 1, 2025.

Additionally, the bill makes conforming amendments to section 430.606, ensuring that the criteria for determining eligibility for the home care program aligns with those used for nursing home care under Medicaid. It also specifies that subsidy payments must comply with the updated requirements outlined in section 430.605. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
S 904 Filed: 430.605, 430.606