The purpose of the amendment to Rule 59G-4.260, F.A.C., is to incorporate by reference the Florida Medicaid Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care Services Coverage and Limitations Handbook, February 2012. Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care (PPEC) centers provide medical, nursing, and personal care to those children who are medically complex and require such services. This handbook is for Medicaid enrolled and potential Medicaid enrolled PPEC providers in the State of Florida. The handbook revises service authorization procedures, which are now handled by a Medicaid contracted Quality Improvement Organization. The language has been updated to include appropriate procedures for Medicaid reimbursement for PPEC providers. The handbook clarifies policy and reimbursement rules.