Florida H4059 limits compensation for health care services for inmates in Polk County detention centers.

Florida H4059 establishes limits on compensation for health care services for inmates in Polk County detention centers. Compensation for medical services cannot exceed 110 percent of the Medicare allowable rate unless the provider reported a negative operating margin, in which case it can be up to 125 percent. Compensation for emergency medical transportation services is capped at 110 percent of the Medicare allowable rate. These limits do not apply to services provided at a hospital operated by Polk County. The act takes effect upon becoming law.

Florida H4059 limits compensation for health care services for inmates in Polk County detention centers.

Florida H4059 establishes limits on compensation for health care services for inmates in Polk County detention centers. Compensation for medical services cannot exceed 110 percent of the Medicare allowable rate unless the provider reported a negative operating margin, in which case it can be up to 125 percent. Compensation for emergency medical transportation services is capped at 110 percent of the Medicare allowable rate. These limits do not apply to services provided at a hospital operated by Polk County. The act takes effect upon becoming law.