Establish the rules for cancer patients to receive financial aid for the diagnosis and treatment of cancer in any hospital or clinic.

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Division of Family Health Services

RULE NO: RULE TITLE
64F-22.001: Eligibility
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: Establish the rules for cancer patients to receive financial aid for the diagnosis and treatment of cancer in any hospital or clinic.
SUMMARY: If funding is appropriated by the legislature, the rule outlines the criteria for cancer patients to receive financial aid for diagnosis and treatment of cancer in any hospital or clinic.
SUMMARY OF STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS: A Statement of Estimated Regulatory Cost was prepared and there is no cost to the state for any activities related to the rule.
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: 1004.435(5)(d) FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 1004.435 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: Sue Middleton, Administrative Director, Cancer Control and Research Advisory Council, 12902 Magnolia Drive, Tampa, Florida 33612; [phone] or Susan Fleming, Cancer Program Administrator, Bureau of Chronic Disease Prevention & Health Promotion, Florida Department of Health, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #A18, Tallahassee, Florida 32399; [phone], ext. 2945

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

64F-22.001 Eligibility.

The Florida Department of Health may offer a Program of coverage for Diagnosis and Treatment of Cancer, if and when funds become available, for individuals that meet the following requirements:

(1) Has a current prescription for cancer screening, diagnostic procedure or cancer treatment written by a licensed physician or dentist.

(2) Is a bona-fide resident of Florida.

(3) Is uninsured or is lacking insurance that covers the cancer screening, diagnostic procedure or treatment.

(4) Has a net family income at or below 200% of the Federal poverty guidelines.

(5) Has no more than $5,000 in private funds, bank accounts, or assets other than a homestead.

If an individual does not meet the program requirements but cannot afford the particular procedure or treatment prescribed, the program may consider emergency assistance on a one time basis.

The program eligibility requirements and the emergency issuance provision are subject to change depending upon availability of resources.

Rulemaking Authority 1004.435(5)(d) FS. Law Implemented 1004.435 FS. History–New ________.

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Sue Middleton
NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Ana M. Viamonte Ros, M.D., M.P.H., State Surgeon General
DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: March 24, 2009
DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAW: December 19, 2008