HB 1261: Medicaid Reimbursement for Private Duty Nursing Services
GENERAL BILL by Oliver
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.
Last Action: 1/15/2026 House - Now in Health Care Facilities & Systems Subcommittee
Bill Text: PDF
Bill History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 1/8/2026 | House |
• Filed |
| 1/13/2026 | House |
• 1st Reading (Original Filed Version) |
| 1/15/2026 | House |
• Referred to Health Care Facilities & Systems Subcommittee • Referred to Health Care Budget Subcommittee • Referred to Health & Human Services Committee • Now in Health Care Facilities & Systems Subcommittee |
