The bill amends Florida Statutes to improve services for individuals with developmental disabilities by enhancing transparency and accessibility of information. It mandates the Agency for Persons with Disabilities to provide clients with a list of qualified organizations within five days of enrollment and to post quarterly reconciliation reports on its website. The agency is also required to participate in transition planning activities and regularly update the total number of individuals in each priority category on its website. Additionally, the bill establishes the Statewide Family Care Council to improve communication between local councils and the agency, requiring the agency to respond to council recommendations within 60 days.

Moreover, the bill introduces a pilot program for Medicaid managed care enrollment, emphasizing that eligible individuals must make an affirmative choice before enrollment. It also outlines the creation of family listening sessions and public forums to gather feedback on service delivery challenges. The agency is tasked with administering the pilot program, ensuring individuals are informed about their options, and conducting evaluations to monitor compliance and quality improvement. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, and includes provisions for a study to recommend improvements to the funding algorithm for waiver services, with findings due by November 15, 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