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IntroducedJan 08, 2026
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Passed House
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Passed Senate
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Became Law
Florida House Bill
Medicaid Reimbursement for Private Duty Nursing Services; Defines "pediatric continuing care integrated community" for purposes of state Medicaid program; defines "geographic area" & "prevailing hourly rate"; requires Medicaid managed care plans to reimburse licensed home health agencies for private duty nursing services provided in community residential group home at certain rate; prohibits Medicaid managed care plans from reducing reimbursement for such services; requires Medicaid managed care plans to negotiate rates with affiliated businesses at least annually & upon request by provider, to provide certain written certification; requires AHCA to seek federal approval within specified timeframe; requires agency to implement changes made by act upon federal approval.
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House • Jan 15, 2026: Now in Health Care Facilities & Systems Subcommittee
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- Jan 15, 2026 | House
- Referred to Health Care Facilities & Systems Subcommittee
- Referred to Health Care Budget Subcommittee
- Referred to Health & Human Services Committee
- Now in Health Care Facilities & Systems Subcommittee
- Jan 13, 2026 | House
- 1st Reading (Original Filed Version)
- Jan 08, 2026 | House
- Filed
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