This bill amends several sections of Florida Statutes related to home health services, specifically focusing on nurse registries and registered homemakers and companions. It mandates that nurse registries provide a standardized written disclosure to clients at intake and annually thereafter, detailing important information such as the insurance status of the registry, instructions for filing complaints, and a disclaimer about the independent contractor status of caregivers. Additionally, the bill prohibits nurse registries from using certain terms in their business names and requires them to include the term "nurse registry" in their licensed business name, prominently display their license number, and provide a current fee schedule to clients before services begin. The Agency for Health Care Administration is tasked with adopting rules to implement these requirements.

For registered homemakers and companions, the bill similarly requires them to provide a written disclosure to clients, which must include information about their insurance status and limitations on the services they can provide. They are also prohibited from using specific terms in their business names and must include the phrase "homemaker services" or "companion services" in their licensed business names. The bill establishes that registered homemakers and companions are subject to inspections by the agency to ensure compliance with these regulations. Furthermore, it revises the definition of "low-risk provider" to exclude nurse registries and updates the applicability of certain patient brokering prohibitions. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
S 1068 Filed: 408.803, 817.505