The bill amends various sections of Florida Statutes related to home health services, specifically focusing on nurse registries and companion/homemaker service providers. It mandates that nurse registries provide standardized written disclosures to clients at the time of intake and annually thereafter, detailing important information such as the independent contractor status of caregivers, insurance coverage, and risks associated with patient transport. Additionally, the bill prohibits nurse registries from using terms like "home health" or "agency" in their marketing materials and requires them to display their state license number prominently. It also establishes a requirement for nurse registries to file a current fee schedule with the Agency for Health Care Administration and provides the agency with the authority to impose administrative sanctions for non-compliance.

For companion and homemaker service providers, the bill introduces similar disclosure requirements and prohibits the use of certain terms in their business names and advertising. These providers must maintain accurate service records and report any adverse incidents to the agency. The bill also allows the agency to conduct inspections and impose fines for violations. Notably, the definition of "low-risk provider" is amended to exclude nurse registries, and the bill prohibits nurse registries from receiving commissions or fees for referring healthcare services. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
H 1013 Filed: 408.803, 817.505