When was Florida House Bill HB 173 introduced?

HB 173 was introduced on Jan 10, 2023.

What's the current status of Florida House Bill HB 173?

The latest action on HB 173 by the House was: Died in Healthcare Regulation Subcommittee on May 05, 2023.

Who introduced Florida House Bill HB 173?

HB 173 was introduced by Katherine Waldron.

Bill tracking in Florida - HB 173 (2023 legislative session)

Introduced
Jan 10, 2023
Passed House
Passed Senate
Signed into Law

HB 173

Florida House Bill

Medicaid Coverage of Prescribed-food Programs for Disease Treatment and Prevention; Requires AHCA, in conjunction with DOH, to establish Food Is Medicine Program to provide Medicaid coverage for programs using medically tailored groceries, medically tailored meals, & produce prescriptions for specified Medicaid recipients who are high-need patients or patients with high-cost patient care or with highest healthcare utilization; requires agency, in conjunction with department, to seek federal approval & waivers for program; requires federal waiver application to seek matching funds.

Last Action See all actions

House • May 05, 2023: Died in Healthcare Regulation Subcommittee

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H 173 Filed