SB 7026 — OGSR/Dependent Eligibility Verification Services
by Governmental Oversight and Accountability Committee
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Prepared by: Governmental Oversight and Accountability Committee (GO)
The bill amends s. 110.12301, F.S., to allow the Department of Management Services to contract for dependent eligibility verification services for the state group insurance program. The bill repeals statutory language relating to an audit conducted in 2018 to verify the eligibility of all dependents participating in the State Group Insurance Program. The bill revises the listing of documents that may be submitted to the department or a vendor for the purpose of verifying dependent eligibility and requires the records to be retained according to the general retention schedule.
If approved by the Governor, these provisions take effect July 1, 2022.
Vote: Senate 38-0; House 113-0