The bill SB 2514 amends various sections of Florida Statutes to enhance health and human services, particularly in dental and cancer care. It allows dental and dental hygiene students to apply for the Dental Student Loan Repayment Program before securing employment, provided they have an offer in a public health program or private practice. The bill also establishes the Cancer Connect Collaborative, which will oversee grant applications for cancer research and treatment, prioritizing certain applications and ensuring eligibility criteria for health care providers. Additionally, it introduces changes to nursing home oversight, including consumer satisfaction surveys and biennial patient safety culture surveys, while mandating specific qualifications for nursing home medical directors.

Moreover, the bill creates a Cancer Innovation Fund to support grant applications for expanding cancer screening and innovative treatment models, with a focus on underserved areas. It establishes the Cancer Connect Collaborative Research Incubator for pediatric cancer research and outlines a competitive grant-awarding process. The bill also modifies Florida's Medicaid program, ensuring continued coverage for certain individuals during redetermination processes and revising reimbursement structures for Medicaid providers. It mandates managed care plans to cover biomarker testing for colorectal cancer screening and allows Medicaid recipients with employer-sponsored health care to opt out of managed care plans. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
S 2514 Filed: 400.141, 400.191, 408.08, 409.908
S 2514 e1: 400.141, 400.191, 408.08, 409.904, 409.906, 409.908, 409.967, 409.9745, 409.977, 430.84
S 2514 er: 400.141, 400.191, 408.08, 409.904, 409.906, 409.908, 409.967, 409.9745, 409.977, 430.84