The Agency is rescheduling a rule hearing that was originally scheduled for October 16, 2018 due to Hurricane Michael. This hearing for Rule 59B-12.001, F.A.C., will address rule changes to update procedures based on recommendations from the Bone ...

 

AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION

Cost Management and Control

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

59B-12.001Bone Marrow Transplantation

The Agency for Health Care Administration announces a hearing to which all persons are invited.

DATE AND TIME: December 5, 2018, 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

PLACE: Agency for Health Care Administration, Building 3, Conference Room D, 2727 Mahan Dr., Tallahassee, FL 32308

GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: The Agency is rescheduling a rule hearing that was originally scheduled for October 16, 2018 due to Hurricane Michael. This hearing for Rule 59B-12.001, F.A.C., will address rule changes to update procedures based on recommendations from the Bone Marrow Transplant Advisory Panel. The proposed amendments include coverage for cellular therapies which include cellular immunotherapies, chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T cells, cancer vaccines, and other types of autologous and allogeneic cells for certain therapeutic indications. The language mirrors that of the Food and Drug Administration’s language for approved cellular therapy.

A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Dana Watson, Agency for Health Care Administration, 2727 Mahan Drive, Mail Stop 16, Tallahassee, FL 32308. Phone: [phone]; E-mail: [e-mail].

Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this workshop/meeting is asked to advise the agency at least 3 days before the workshop/meeting by contacting: Dana Watson, Agency for Health Care Administration, 2727 Mahan Drive, Mail Stop 16, Tallahassee, FL 32308. Phone: [phone]; E-mail: [e-mail]. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1(800)955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800)955-8770 (Voice).

For more information, you may contact: Dana Watson, Agency for Health Care Administration, 2727 Mahan Drive, Mail Stop 16, Tallahassee, FL 32308. Phone: [phone]; E-mail: [e-mail].