The bill amends Florida Statutes sections 430.605 and 430.606 to modify the subsidy payments for the home care for the elderly program. It establishes that subsidy payments made by the Department of Elder Affairs will cease for eligible elderly individuals upon their enrollment in the Medicaid long-term care managed care program. Specifically, the bill states that these payments will stop on the date of enrollment for those released from the waitlist for the Medicaid program on or after July 2, 2025. However, it clarifies that this change will not affect individuals who are already receiving services under the home care program and are enrolled in Medicaid as of July 1, 2025.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions to ensure that the criteria for determining eligibility for the home care program align with those used for nursing home care under Medicaid. It mandates that subsidy payments comply with the updated requirements outlined in section 430.605. The effective date for these changes is set for July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
S 904 Filed: 430.605, 430.606