The Agency for Health Care Administration (Agency) is hosting a second public meeting regarding the Low Income Pool (LIP) Program and the potential distribution/financing of LIP funding. During the 2017 Legislative Session, Legislation passed ...

 

AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION

Medicaid

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

DATE AND TIME: August 3, 2017, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

PLACE: 2727 Mahan Drive, Bldg. 3, Conference Room A, Tallahassee, FL 32308

A conference number will be available for those unable to attend in person. Operator assisted dial-in number: 1(888)339-2688, conference code: 446-129-89

GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: The Agency for Health Care Administration (Agency) is hosting a second public meeting regarding the Low Income Pool (LIP) Program and the potential distribution/financing of LIP funding.

During the 2017 Legislative Session, Legislation passed allowing the appropriation of non-recurring funds to the Agency for the purpose of implementing a LIP Program for the 2017-18 fiscal year. Subject to the federal approval of the final terms and conditions of the LIP, the Agency shall submit a budget amendment requesting release of the funds held in reserve pursuant to Chapter 216, Florida Statutes. In addition to the proposed amendment, the Agency must submit: the Reimbursement and Funding Methodology Document, as specified in the terms and conditions, which documents permissible LIP expenditures; a proposed distribution model by entity; and a proposed listing of entities contributing Intergovernmental Transfers to support the state match required.

You can access information and details about the LIP public meetings, including schedules for upcoming meetings, and meeting agenda materials and recordings, through our website:

http://ahca.myflorida.com/Medicaid/Finance/finance/LIP-DSH/LIP/index.shtml.

A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Lauren Pigott at [e-mail] or by calling 1(850)412-4671.

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 7 days before the workshop/meeting by contacting: Lauren Pigott at [e-mail] or by calling 1(850)412-4671. 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: Lauren Pigott at [e-mail] or call 1(850)412-4671.