The bill amends Florida Statutes to enhance the services provided to individuals with developmental disabilities by increasing transparency and accessibility of information. It mandates the Agency for Persons with Disabilities to supply clients with a list of qualified organizations within five days of enrollment and to publish quarterly reconciliation reports on its website. Additionally, the agency is required to engage in transition planning activities and regularly update the total number of individuals in each priority category on its website. The bill also establishes a Statewide Family Care Council to facilitate communication between local councils and the agency, which will review annual reports and advise on policy improvements.

Moreover, the bill introduces a pilot program for individuals with developmental disabilities, emphasizing voluntary enrollment and requiring individuals to make an affirmative choice before enrollment actions. The agency must collaborate with community organizations to disseminate information about the program and ensure that enrollees can transition to existing Medicaid waiver programs under specific conditions. The bill outlines the benefits that participating plans must provide, including all current benefits and any additional negotiated ones, while emphasizing an integrated model of care based on individualized care plans. The agency is tasked with monitoring the program's implementation and effectiveness, with findings to be reported to legislative leaders by November 15, 2025, and the act set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
H 1103 Filed: 20.197, 20.1971, 393.062, 393.502, 413.271, 90.6063, 110.112, 215.311, 257.04, 320.0848, 393.13, 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
H 1103 c1: 393.0662, 393.502
H 1103 c2: 393.502, 409.972
H 1103 e1: 393.502, 409.972
H 1103 er: 393.502, 409.972