The bill amends Florida Statutes to enhance the management and allocation of funds from the Contractor-Operated Institutions Inmate Welfare Trust Fund. It specifies that funds from this trust fund must be used exclusively for programs aiding inmate reintegration into society and for environmental health upgrades at contractor-operated correctional facilities. Additionally, the bill revises the definitions and compensation structures for inmate medical services, ensuring that community health care providers are compensated at Medicaid allowable rates, with provisions for exemptions when agreements are made for services in secure units.

Furthermore, the bill emphasizes the legislative intent to provide adequate access to emergency and specialty medical services for inmates, while also mandating that Medicaid health care providers ensure reasonable access to these services. It includes new definitions for terms related to inmate medical services and establishes a framework for compensation that allows for negotiation above standard rates under certain conditions. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2026, with specific provisions coming into force on October 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
H 913 Filed: 945.215, 945.6041