FL HB 1261
deadMedicaid Reimbursement for Private Duty Nursing Services
Florida · 2026 Regular Session · lower
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Quick answers
Did FL HB 1261 pass?
No. FL HB 1261 did not pass — it was defeated or died in the legislative process. Latest recorded action (2026-03-13): Died in Health Care Facilities & Systems Subcommittee
What is FL HB 1261 about?
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.
Who sponsors FL HB 1261?
Oliver is the primary sponsor of FL HB 1261.
Description
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.
- Introduced
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- Latest action
- 2026-03-13 — Died in Health Care Facilities & Systems Subcommittee
- Bill type
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Subjects
Sponsors
- Oliverprimary
Committees
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Action timeline
Newest first
2026-03-13
Died in Health Care Facilities & Systems Subcommittee
failure
2026-01-15
Now in Health Care Facilities & Systems Subcommittee
2026-01-15
Referred to Health & Human Services Committee
referral-committee
2026-01-15
Referred to Health Care Budget Subcommittee
referral-committee
2026-01-15
Referred to Health Care Facilities & Systems Subcommittee
referral-committee
2026-01-13
1st Reading (Original Filed Version)
filing,reading-1
2026-01-08
Filed
filing
Versions
- H 1261 FiledCompare
Documents
Votes
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Related bills
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