To repeal Rules 59H-2.003, 59H-2.004, 59H-2.005, 59H-2.006, 59H-2.007, 59H-2.009, 59H-2.010, 59H-2.011, F.A.C., because the Shared County and State Health Care Program was never funded and has never been an active program.  


  • RULE NO: RULE TITLE
    59H-2.003: Definitions
    59H-2.004: County Financial Participation and Lead Agency Responsibilities
    59H-2.005: Hospital Participation
    59H-2.006: Covered Services
    59H-2.007: Determination of Eligibility
    59H-2.009: Reimbursement Procedures
    59H-2.010: Administrative Hearing; Applicant's Rights and Responsibilities
    59H-2.011: Utilization Review
    PURPOSE AND EFFECT: To repeal Rules 59H-2.003, 59H-2.004, 59H-2.005, 59H-2.006, 59H-2.007, 59H-2.009, 59H-2.010, 59H-2.011, F.A.C., because the Shared County and State Health Care Program was never funded and has never been an active program.
    SUMMARY: Chapter 59H-2 – Shared County and State Health Care Program.
    This rule is being repealed. The Shared County and State Health Care Program (Program) Rule was implemented under Section 409.2673, F.S., and was created in March of 1989. The Program was created to cover hospital costs for low income persons who did not meet the criteria for Medicaid or other state-funded or federally funded programs which included hospital care. The funding for the Program was based on a formula whereby a county provided 35% and the State provided 65%, or under certain circumstances, the State would provide 100% funding. This Program has never been funded and was never active.
    SUMMARY OF STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS: No Statement of Estimated Regulatory Cost was prepared.
    Any person who wishes to provide information regarding a statement of estimated regulatory costs, or provide a proposal for a lower cost regulatory alternative must do so in writing within 21 days of this notice.
    SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 409.2673(4)(c) FS.
    LAW IMPLEMENTED: 409.2673 FS.
    IF REQUESTED WITHIN 21 DAYS OF THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE, A HEARING WILL BE SCHEDULED AND ANNOUNCED IN FAW.
    THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Hazel Greenberg, Program Administrator, Agency for Health Care Administration, Bureau of Managed Health Care, 2727 Mahan Drive, Mail Stop Code 26, Tallahassee, FL 32308, (850)487-0640

    THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

    59H-2.003 Definitions.

    Rulemaking Specific Authority Chapter 88‑294, Section 27, Laws of Florida. Law Implemented 409.2673 FS. History–New 3‑29‑89, Amended 12‑24‑90, Formerly 10C-34.003, Amended 6-7-00, Repealed________.

     

    59H-2.004 County Financial Participation and Lead Agency Responsibilities.

    Rulemaking Specific Authority Chapter 88‑294, Section 27, Laws of Florida. Law Implemented 409.2673(4), (7), (9) FS. History–New 3‑29‑89, Amended 12‑24‑90, Formerly 10C-34.004, Amended 6-7-00, Repealed________.

     

    59H-2.005 Hospital Participation.

    Rulemaking Specific Authority Chapter 88‑294, Section 27, Laws of Florida. Law Implemented 409.2673(9) FS. History–New 3‑29‑89, Amended 12‑24‑90, Formerly 10C-34.005, Amended 6-7-00, Repealed________.

     

    59H-2.006 Covered Services.

    Rulemaking Specific Authority Chapter 88‑294, Section 27, Laws of Florida. Law Implemented 409.2673(2) FS. History–New 3‑29‑89, Amended 12‑24‑90, Formerly 10C-34.006, Amended 6-7-00, Repealed________.

     

    59H-2.007 Determination of Eligibility.

    Rulemaking Specific Authority Chapter 88‑294, Section 27, Laws of Florida. Law Implemented 409.2673(2), (8), (9) FS. History–New 3‑29‑89, Amended 12‑24‑90, Formerly 10C-34.008, Amended 6-7-00, Repealed________.

     

    59H-2.009 Reimbursement Procedures.

    Rulemaking Specific Authority Chapter 88‑294, Section 27, Laws of Florida. Law Implemented 409.2673(2), (9), (10) FS. History–New 3‑29‑89, Amended 12‑24‑90, Formerly 10C-34.009, Amended 6-7-00, Repealed________.

     

    59H-2.010 Administrative Hearing; Applicant’s Rights and Responsibilities.

    Rulemaking Specific Authority Chapter 88‑294, Section 27, Laws of Florida. Law Implemented 409.2673(2) FS. History–New 3‑29‑89, Amended 12‑24‑90, Formerly 10C-34.010, Amended 6-7-00, Repealed________.

     

    59H-2.011 Utilization Review.

    Rulemaking Specific Authority Chapter 88‑294, Section 27, Laws of Florida. Law Implemented 409.2673(2) FS. History–New 3‑29‑89, Formerly 10C-34.011, Repealed________.


    NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Hazel Greenberg, Program Administrator, Bureau of Managed Health Care
    NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Holly Benson, Secretary, Agency For Health Care Administration
    DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: September 17, 2009

Document Information

Comments Open:
10/2/2009
Summary:
Chapter 59H-2 – Shared County and State Health Care Program. This rule is being repealed. The Shared County and State Health Care Program (Program) Rule was implemented under Section 409.2673, F.S., and was created in March of 1989. The Program was created to cover hospital costs for low income persons who did not meet the criteria for Medicaid or other state-funded or federally funded programs which included hospital care. The funding for the Program was based on a formula whereby a county ...
Purpose:
To repeal Rules 59H-2.003, 59H-2.004, 59H-2.005, 59H-2.006, 59H-2.007, 59H-2.009, 59H-2.010, 59H-2.011, F.A.C., because the Shared County and State Health Care Program was never funded and has never been an active program.
Rulemaking Authority:
409.2673(4)(c) FS.
Law:
409.2673 FS.
Contact:
Hazel Greenberg, Program Administrator, Agency for Health Care Administration, Bureau of Managed Health Care, 2727 Mahan Drive, Mail Stop Code 26, Tallahassee, FL 32308, (850)487-0640
Related Rules: (8)
59H-2.003. Definitions (Repealed)
59H-2.004. County Financial Participation and Lead Agency Responsibilities (Repealed)
59H-2.005. Hospital Participation (Repealed)
59H-2.006. Covered Services (Repealed)
59H-2.007. Determination of Eligibility (Repealed)
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