The bill establishes a new section in Florida law, 409.9206, which creates a pilot program for de-risking disease behavioral health intervention services under the state Medicaid plan. This program is designed to improve behavioral health and chronic disease outcomes for Medicaid recipients in Region G, which includes Indian River, Martin, Okeechobee, Palm Beach, and St. Lucie Counties. The program will provide a set of services, including behavioral health counseling, medical nutrition therapy, and health tracking, specifically targeting individuals diagnosed with depression and diabetes mellitus. The implementation of this pilot program is contingent upon state funding and aims to serve up to 1,000 participants.

Additionally, the bill mandates that the state Medicaid plan conduct a comprehensive evaluation of the pilot program, including the design and outcomes of the services provided. An annual report will be submitted to the Legislature detailing the usage of the services, health outcomes, and recommendations for future legislative action. The pilot program is set to expire on August 31, 2030, with the section itself expiring on September 1, 2031. The act is scheduled to take effect on July 1, 2026.