H5301

Florida H5301 amends Medicaid policies to enhance drug management, provider reimbursement, and care quality.

Florida H5301 revises Medicaid policies to improve drug management, provider reimbursement, and care quality. It establishes a Medicaid behavioral drug management system to enhance prescribing practices and reduce costs. The bill modifies reimbursement methods for Medicaid providers, including a prospective payment system for nursing homes and a quality withhold incentive for managed care plans. It also creates the Eligibility Assistance Program to help persons with disabilities secure Medicaid eligibility.