The purpose of the amendment to Rule 59G-4.085, F.A.C., is to incorporate by reference the Florida Medicaid Early Intervention Services Coverage and Limitations Handbook. The amendment updates Early Intervention Services policy, clarifies existing policy and incorporates Medicaid Early Intervention Services forms. Eligibility criteria are being updated to align with the Department of Health/Early Steps policies. Clarification of existing policies is being added to ensure a better understanding of policy requirements. Medicaid forms are being removed from the Department of Health, Early Steps Program policy handbook and are being incorporated into the Medicaid Early Intervention Services Program Coverage and Limitations Handbook.