This bill amends Florida Statutes to establish a tiered payment system for adult day care services reimbursed under Medicaid, exempting these services from certain established or negotiated rates. The tiered payment system categorizes adult day care centers into two tiers based on quality of care and compliance with standards. Tier I centers must meet basic licensing requirements and will receive a minimum reimbursement rate of either the VA's minimum rate or $90 per day, while Tier II centers, which provide specialized Alzheimer's services, will receive a higher rate of either the VA's rate plus 30% or $110 per day. Additionally, the bill mandates annual adjustments to these reimbursement rates and includes provisions for reimbursement of direct transportation services.

Furthermore, the bill introduces continuing education requirements for operators of adult day care centers, necessitating the completion of an 8-hour course annually, which covers various essential topics such as compliance, Alzheimer's disease, and emergency management. The course can be taken in person or online, with specific passing criteria for online participants. Compliance with these continuing education requirements is a prerequisite for the issuance and renewal of adult day care center licenses, with allowances for extensions or waivers for operators in active military service. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
S 1062 Filed: 409.908