Florida S0038 would require the Agency for Health Care Administration to reimburse licensed providers for nonnursing services at the same rate or.

Florida S0038 mandates the Agency for Health Care Administration to reimburse licensed providers for nonnursing services, such as home health agencies and nurse registries, at the same rate or higher than unlicensed providers, like family caregivers, under the Medicaid long-term managed care program. The agency must adjust these rates annually to account for inflation and overhead costs. The bill also requires the agency to request any necessary Medicaid waiver or state plan amendment within 30 days of the act's effective date.

Florida S0038 would require the Agency for Health Care Administration to reimburse licensed providers for nonnursing services at the same rate or.

Florida S0038 mandates the Agency for Health Care Administration to reimburse licensed providers for nonnursing services, such as home health agencies and nurse registries, at the same rate or higher than unlicensed providers, like family caregivers, under the Medicaid long-term managed care program. The agency must adjust these rates annually to account for inflation and overhead costs. The bill also requires the agency to request any necessary Medicaid waiver or state plan amendment within 30 days of the act's effective date.