The bill amends section 409.904 of the Florida Statutes to establish a presumption of continued Medicaid eligibility for individuals who are permanently disabled and receiving specific Medicaid-covered services, such as institutional care, hospice, or home and community-based services. It mandates that these individuals be presumed eligible during the redetermination process unless there is a material change in their disability or economic status. In such cases, the individual or their designated caregiver must notify the Agency for Health Care Administration and the Department of Children and Families, which may then conduct a redetermination of eligibility. The bill also defines "permanently disabled" and requires the agency to seek federal authorization to exempt these individuals from annual eligibility redetermination.

Additionally, the bill outlines the responsibilities of the Department of Children and Families in notifying individuals about the redetermination process and its outcomes. It emphasizes the need for a developed process to facilitate these notifications. The effective date for this act is set for July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
H 1227 Filed: 409.902
H 1227 c1: 409.904