This 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 for continued coverage during redetermination processes, with the Agency for Health Care Administration required to maintain payments for these services unless there is a material change in the individual's disability or economic status. In such cases, the individual or their caregiver must notify the agency and the Department of Children and Families, which may then conduct a redetermination of eligibility.

Additionally, the bill defines "permanently disabled" and requires the agency to seek federal authorization to exempt these individuals from annual redetermination of eligibility. The agency and the Department of Children and Families are tasked with developing a process to facilitate necessary notifications regarding changes in status. The effective date for this act is set for July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
S 7032 Filed: 409.904