The bill seeks to improve services for individuals with developmental disabilities in Florida by amending various sections of the Florida Statutes. Key provisions include the requirement for the Agency for Persons with Disabilities to provide a comprehensive list of qualified organizations to clients within five days of enrollment and to post quarterly reconciliation reports on its website. It also mandates the inclusion of a crisis enrollment option in online applications and requires the agency's active participation in transition planning for eligible individuals. Additionally, the bill establishes the Statewide Family Care Council to enhance communication and resource access among local councils, while ensuring transparency by requiring the agency to post the total number of individuals in each priority category on its website.

Further amendments focus on a pilot program for individuals with developmental disabilities, emphasizing voluntary participation and individualized assessments by participating plans. The bill outlines the structure and operational guidelines for local family care councils, including specific member representation requirements and the establishment of a family-led nominating committee. It also proposes changes to the Medicaid long-term care managed care program, removing references to specific services while ensuring that all providers meet agency qualifications. The agency is tasked with monitoring the pilot program and conducting a study to evaluate the funding algorithm for waiver services, with findings due by November 15, 2025. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
S 1050 Filed: 20.197, 20.1971, 393.062, 393.502, 90.6063, 110.112, 215.311, 257.04, 320.0848, 394.75, 402.56, 409.9855, 410.604, 413.0111, 413.033, 413.035, 413.091, 413.092, 413.201, 413.203, 413.402, 413.445, 413.801, 427.012, 943.0585, 943.059, 1002.394, 1004.6495, 1012.582
S 1050 c1: 393.0662, 393.502
S 1050 c2: 409.972