The bill establishes the Task Force on Universal Health Care for Florida, which is responsible for designing the Health Care for All Florida Plan, a universal health care system aimed at providing equitable, affordable, and comprehensive health services to all residents. The task force will consist of 20 members, including state legislators and appointees from the Governor, and will be supported by the Office of Program Policy Analysis and Government Accountability (OPPAGA). The task force is required to engage the public for input and consider specific values and principles while developing its recommendations, which must be submitted to the Governor and the Legislature by a specified date. Additionally, the bill mandates the Agency for Health Care Administration to create a Medicaid buy-in program or public health care option for certain residents.
The bill emphasizes the importance of equitable access to healthcare, ensuring that no barriers exist based on medical conditions, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, or pregnancy-related issues. It outlines the governance structure for the Health Care for All Florida Board, which will administer the plan, and mandates public engagement to gather input from diverse communities. The task force is tasked with addressing the financial sustainability of the plan, including establishing a public trust for funding, and ensuring compliance with existing healthcare regulations. The bill appropriates $1,174,816 from the General Revenue Fund for the 2025-2026 fiscal year to support its implementation and includes provisions for the future repeal of certain sections on January 2, 2028, unless further action is taken.