This bill establishes new regulations for nonparticipating and out-of-network nurse registries and home health agencies in Florida. It prohibits state group health insurance plans, Medicaid managed care plans, individual health insurers, and health maintenance organizations from restricting participants, recipients, enrollees, policyholders, and subscribers from accessing care from these nonparticipating or out-of-network providers. Additionally, the bill forbids these entities from steering or unduly influencing individuals to select in-network providers. Importantly, it mandates that nonparticipating and out-of-network nurse registries and home health agencies be reimbursed at the same rate as in-network providers for equivalent services.

The bill creates several new sections in the Florida Statutes, including ss. 110.1236, 409.9055, 409.9755, 627.64744, and 641.3152, which outline these prohibitions and reimbursement requirements. It also amends s. 627.662 to include these new provisions. The effective date for this legislation is set for July 1, 2026.