On Thursday, February 15, the Florida House of Representatives unanimously passed HB 935 with a vote of 117-0, marking a significant step toward finalizing legislation enabling advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) and physician assistants (PAs) to order and receive reimbursement for Medicaid-funded home health services.

HB 935 has been referred to the Senate, where it will undergo the final committee review in lieu of SB 1798, its companion legislation. Pending approval by the Senate and Governor DeSantis' signature, this measure will align Florida with federal law under the CARES Act effective July 1, 2024.

Please watch the impassioned presentation by Representative Gallop Franklin (D-Tallahassee) advocating for the need to allow APRNs and PAs to order Medicaid home health services, and urging the support of fellow lawmakers.

For the continually updated listing of state legislation actively monitored by the HCAF policy team, please click here for the members-only legislation tracker. We encourage you to bookmark this page to stay informed about upcoming policy developments.

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The Home Care Political Action Committee (PAC) is committed to enhancing the political influence of the home care industry. By pooling financial resources and supporting candidates who align with our interests in Tallahassee, the PAC plays a crucial role. As a voluntary, non-profit, and non-partisan organization, the PAC operates independently of HCAF membership dues and is regulated by the Florida Division of Elections.

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