The bill amends section 409.904 of the Florida Statutes to extend Medicaid eligibility to specified low-income adults. It introduces a new subsection (13), which states that the agency may make payments for medical assistance and related services on behalf of adults who meet the criteria outlined in 42 U.S.C. s. 1396a(a)(10)(A)(i)(VIII). This extension is contingent upon the individuals meeting income, assets, and categorical eligibility tests as defined by federal and state law, and is subject to the availability of funds and limitations set by the General Appropriations Act or chapter 216.
The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, allowing for the implementation of these changes to Medicaid eligibility for low-income adults in Florida.