- Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals (3)
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Multiple Wells Under a Single Permit, Emergency Authorization
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Definitions, Licensed Child-Placing Agencies, Application and Licensing Study, On-Site Visits and Complaint Investigation, Disclosure, Statement of Purpose, Finances, Changes in Agency Function or Purpose, Notification of Critical Injury, Illness or Death, Right to Privacy, Office Equipment and Transportation, Policies and Practices, Staff Functions and Qualifications, Personnel, Staff Development, Volunteers, Intake Procedures and Practices for Children in Foster Care and Residential Care, Placement Services to Families and Children in Foster Care and Residential Care, Agency Services to Children in Foster Care, Foster Home Licensing, Foster Home Studies, Monitoring and Annual Licensing Study, Recommendations to Revoke a Family Foster Home License, The Agency's Responsibilities to Foster Parents, Adoptive Home Study, Services to Adoptive Parents, Case Records, Child's Case Records, Family Case Record, Family Foster Home Records, Adoptive Home Records, Agency Closure, Intercountry Adoption Services, Interstate Adoptions
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Registration Requirements for Homemaker, Companion and Sitter Agencies
- Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver (5)
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permanent waiver of Rule 11B-27.002(3)(14), F.A.C. by Sheriff John Rutherford, Jacksonville Sheriff's Office, on behalf of Reserve Officer Mark A. Wolfe. Petitioner wishes to waive that portion of the rule that states that a new recruit must provide drug screen results of at least a 7-panel test pursuant to paragraph 11B-27.00225(2)(d), F.A.C. Petitoner also wishes to waive Rule 11B-27.002(4)(a), F.A.C. on behalf of Reserve Officer Mark A. Wolfe. Petitoner wishes to waive that portion of the rule that states within four years of the beginning date of a Commission-approved Basic Recruit Training Program, an individual shall successfully complete the program, achieve a passing score on the applicable State Officer Certification Examination, and gain employment, and certification as an officer.
Petitioner states that Reserve Officer Mark A. Wolfe attended and successfully completed the 360 hour Auxiliary Law Enforcement Core Course, sequence number 31-2006-211-2 at the Northeast Florida Criminal Justice Center between September 26, 2006 to March 20, 2007. Petitioner states that due to a clerical ommission, Reserve Officer Wolfe’s required drug screen was never entered as completed therefore, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office never oficially certified him as an auxiliary officer with the department. Petitioner states that Reserve Officer Wolfe has been an exemplary employee since 2007, earning the rank of Sergeant within the Reserve/Auxiliary Unit and has volunteered over 1,722 hours to the department. Petitioner states that once it was discovered that Reserve Officer Wolfe’s drug screen paperwork was missing, he attempted to acquire a copy of the drug screen from the provider without success due to a change in ownership. Petitioner states that Officer Wolfe was however able to acquire a copy of a receipt showing payment for the drug screen.
Petitioner states that more than four years have elapsed since Reserve Officer Wolfe attended the acadamy however, he has maintained all FDLE and Jacksonvilee Sheriff’s Office mandated training requirements. Petitioner states that forcing Reserve Officer Wolfe to comply with the rule and re-take the entire 360 hour basic course because of a mistake by the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office would create a substantial hardship; violate principles of fairness; and, affect Reserve Officer Wolfe in a manner significantly different from the way it affects other similarly situated persons who are subject to the rule. Petitioner states that granting of the waiver would serve the purposes of the underlying statute.
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That on April 16, 2015 the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission received notice that Petitioner, Sheriff John Rutherford wished to withdraw his petition for permanent waiver of Rule 11B-27.002(2)(a), F.A.C. and Rule 11B-27.002(4), F.A.C. on behalf of Reserve Officer Mark Wolfe filed on March 19, 2015, I.D. #15814315. Petitioner advises he will file a different separate request for waiver of rule.
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waiver from River Oaks Partners, LTD, requesting a waiver from Rule 67-21.027(3)F.A.C., in which the Petitioner is requesting a waiver of the requirement that 5% of the units in a multifamily housing project be readily accessible to individuals with mobility impairments.
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to Florida Housing Finance Corporation of its withdrawal of that certain Amended Petition For Waiver of RFA Total Development Cost Limitation and Rule 67-48.0072(28)(E), files with the Corporation February 19, 2015, for a waiver and adjustment of the Total Development Cost Per Unit Limitation found in Exhibit C 2013-003 - Affordable Housing Developments Located in Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach Counties and the strict application of Section 67-48.0072(28)(e), F.A.C.
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Yadhyra Munoz Schlegel, seeking a variance or waiver of Rule 61G1-22.002(4), Florida Administrative Code, which requires that an applicant’s experience record shall be based upon written statements as to employment from the employer or supervisors of the applicant.
- Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings (13)
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Regular scheduled meeting of the Governor and Cabinet to act on all executive branch matters provided by law and to act on any agendas submitted for their consideration. The Governor and Cabinet will proceed through each agenda, item by item.
The State Board of Administration will take action on matters duly presented on its agenda, which may include such matters as Executive Director’s reports; approval of fiscal sufficiency of state bond issues; approval of sale of local bonds at an interest rate in excess of statutory interest rate limitation; reports on investment performance; designation of banks as depositories for state funds; adoption of rules and regulations; investment of state funds pursuant to Chapter 215, F.S.; and consideration of other matters within its authority pursuant to Chapters 215 and 344, F.S., and Section 16 of Article IX of the Florida Constitution of 1885, as continued by subsection 9(c) of Article XII of the Florida Constitution of 1968.
The Division of Bond Finance of the State Board of Administration will take action on matters duly presented on its agenda, which will deal with the issuance of State bonds, arbitrage compliance and related matters.
The Financial Services Commission will take action on matters duly presented on its agenda which may include, but not be limited to; matters relating to rulemaking for all activities of the Office of Insurance Regulation concerning insurers and other risk bearing entities, including licensing, rates, policy forms, market conduct, claims, adjusters, issuance of certificates of authority, solvency, viatical settlements, premium financing, and administrative supervision, as provided under the Insurance Code or Chapter 636, F.S., and matters related to rulemaking for all activities of the Office of Financial Regulation relating to the regulation of banks, credit unions, other financial institutions, finance companies, retail installment sales providers, title loan lenders, collection agencies, mortgage brokers, mortgage lenders, certified capital companies, money services businesses, and the securities industry.
The Agency for Enterprise Information Technology will take action on matters duly presented on its agenda which may include, but not be limited to, the presentation and approval of the Agency’s Annual Operational Work Plan as well as matters relating to rulemaking for all activities of the Agency.
The Department of Veterans’ Affairs will take action on matters duly presented on its agenda which may include the administration of the Department as well as actions taken to further the Department’s mission of providing assistance to veterans and their dependents, pursuant to Section 292.05, F.S.
The Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles will take action on matters duly presented on its agenda, which may include such matters as approval of agency policies, taking agency action with regard to administrative procedure matters, and considering other matters within its authority pursuant to Florida Statutes.
The Department of Law Enforcement will take action on matters duly presented on its agenda which may include but not be limited to such matters as transfer of agency funds or positions, formulation of Departmental Rules, administrative procedure matters, submittal of reports as required, enter into contracts as authorized and to consider other matters within its authority pursuant to Chapters 20, 23, 120 and 943, F.S.
The Department of Revenue will act on matters duly presented on its agenda which may include approval of rules, legislative concept proposals, contracts over $100,000, Departmental budgets, administrative procedure matters, and consideration of other matters within its authority.
The Administration Commission will take action on matters duly presented on its agenda which may include such matters as to create or transfer agency funds or positions, approve Career Service rules, administrative procedure matters, environmental matters arising under Chapter 380, F.S., comprehensive planning issues pursuant to Section 163.3184, F.S., determine sheriffs’ budget matters, and consider other matters within its authority pursuant to various statutes including Chapters 110, 215 and 216, F.S.
The Florida Land and Water Adjudicatory Commission will take action on matters duly presented on its agenda including appeals of local government development orders in areas of critical state concern or of developments of regional impact under Section 380.07, F.S.; and review of water management matters under Chapter 373, F.S. The Commission will also review Department of Environmental Protection’s rules and orders which, prior to July 1, 1993, the Governor and Cabinet, sitting as the head of the Department of Natural Resources, had authority to issue or promulgate.
The Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund will take action on matters for which it is responsible pursuant to law (including duties pursuant to Title 18 of the Florida Statutes and Title 18 of the Florida Administrative Code) and that are duly presented on its agenda, which may include such matters as aquacultural issues as presented by the Division of Aquaculture in the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services; mineral leases or sales; state or sovereign land leases, sales, exchanges, dedications, and easements; conservation and preservation lands and other land purchases; land planning matters and other matters within its authority.
The Department of Environmental Protection will present for consideration those matters required by law to be reviewed by the Governor and Cabinet, sitting as the Siting Board, which may include, but are not limited to siting of power plants and electric and natural gas transmission lines.
A copy of any of the above agendas submitted to the Governor and Cabinet for this meeting may be obtained by viewing the website of the Governor and Cabinet at http://www.myflorida.com/myflorida/cabinet/ or by contacting each individual agency.
Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this meeting is asked to provide at least 48 hours’ notification before the meeting by contacting the Governor’s Cabinet Affairs Office, (850)488-5152.
CABINET AIDES BRIEFING: On the Wednesday of the week prior to the above meeting, there will be a meeting of the aides to the Governor and Cabinet Members at 9:00 a.m., Cabinet Meeting Room, Lower Level, The Capitol, Tallahassee.
; May 5, 2015, 9:00 a.m.; Cabinet Meeting Room, Lower Level, The Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida
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This meeting will discuss proposed actions that will assist in preserving, protecting and enhancing Florida’s military installations and missions.; Thursday, May 21, 2015, 09:00 a.m. EST – 5:00 p.m. EST; DoubleTree by Hilton Tallahassee
101 S Adams Street
Tallahassee, Florida 32301
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The Commission will convene for the purpose of standing committee meetings and the regularly scheduled meeting of the Florida Citrus Commission. The Commission will address issues pertaining to budget items and revisions, contracts, advertising programs, program evaluation measurements, licensing, issues pertaining to Chapter 601, F.S., rulemaking; and any other matter addressed during regular meetings of the Commission.; April 24, 2015, 9:00 am; Florida Department of Citrus, 605 E. Main Street, Bartow, Florida 33830
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This is the public meeting for evaluators to confirm their scores for the FSECC RFP.; May 1, 2015, 9:00 a.m. ET; Department of Management Services
4050 Espalande Way, Room 101
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0950
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The Florida Department of Management Services will conduct a public meeting for the Invitation to Negotiate (ITN) No.: DMS 14/15-011, entitled “People First Human Resources Outsourcing”. The purpose of the meeting is for the evaluators to meet in a public forum to submit and confirm technical scoring.
; April 30, 2015, 10:00 a.m. ET; Department of Management Services
4050 Esplanade Way, Room 101
Tallahassee, FL 32399-0950
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The purpose of the meeting is for the Commission to vote on the disposition of cases pending before it for decision.; Thursday, May 21, 2015, at 10 a.m. ET.; Call 1 (888) 670-3525 and when prompted, enter passcode 1760507820, followed by the # key.
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General business of the Regional Utility Authority Technical Advisory Committee, and the Regional Utility Authority.; Wednesday, April 29, 2015, 2:30 p.m. RUA TAC, 3:30 p.m. RUA; Niceville City Council Chambers
208 North Partin Drive South
Niceville, FL. 32578
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For cases previously heard by the panel.; Tuesday, May 19, 2015, commencing at 1:00 p.m., at meet me number (888) 670-3525, participant code 7342425515.; Department of Health, 4042 Bald Cypress Way, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3257.
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To conduct the annual Committee Review of the Local Coordinating Board for Transportation Disadvantaged Services (LCB). The review includes: the LCB Bylaws, Grievance Procedures, and the CTC Evaluation.; April 27,2015 at 2:00pm; the Board Room of the Broward Metropolitan Planning Organization, Trade Centre South, 100 West Cypress Creek Road, Suite 850, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33309
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This meeting will provide property and business owners, interested citizens, and organizations the opportunity to review project information, and comment on the proposed Halls River Road Bridge replacement. The meeting will be held in an informal, open house format. There will be no formal presentation. Project aerials, plan sets, and graphic exhibits will be on display for review. FDOT will be available beginning at 5:00 p.m. to discuss the project and answer questions, including those pertaining to maintenance of traffic for the community during construction.
Written comments may be provided by completing a comment form and placing it in the comment box at the meeting. You may also mail your comments to the address pre-printed on the back of the form. Email comments to: Michael Ojo, P.E., Project Manager, michael.ojo@dot.state.fl.us. All comments must be postmarked or emailed no later than Thursday, May 7, 2015.
Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability or family status. Persons requiring special accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in this meeting, or persons who require translation services (free of charge) are asked to advise the agency at least 2 days prior to the meeting by contacting: Michael Ojo, P.E., Project Manager, at 1(800) 226-7220, (813) 975-6675, or michael.ojo@dot.state.fl.us.
; Monday, April 27, 2015, 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.; Riverhaven Village Community Club, 11450 West Riverhaven Drive, Homosassa, Florida, 34448.
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Discussion, review and evaluation of various issues and topics having specific reference to the Harris Chain of Lakes in Lake County.; Friday, May 1, 2015, 9:00 a.m.; Lake County Administration Building, second floor, County Commission meeting room, 315 West Main Street, Tavares, FL 32778
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Proposed Amendment to Florida’s 1115 Managed Medical Assistance Waiver
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED AMENDMENT: The State is seeking federal authority to amend Florida’s 1115 Managed Medical Assistance (MMA) Waiver (Project Number 11-W-00206/4) to redesign the Low Income Pool (LIP) and extend the program from July 1, 2015 until June 30, 2017. The newly redesigned LIP program ensures access to care for low income populations that are not eligible to participate in Medicaid or other subsidized coverage programs and complements the MMA program by strengthening connections between critical safety net providers and the MMA program.
The State contracted with Navigant Consulting Incorporated to conduct the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) required study on the LIP program. The study concluded that the LIP program would need to continue in Florida even if all coverage options were fully exploited. In response to these findings and discussions with CMS, the redesigned LIP program contains the following features:
• Reduced linkage of payments to local source of funding and
• Continued focus on maintaining access and quality of care to vulnerable populations.
The State is not requesting authority to make any changes to the MMA program as authorized under this waiver. The State is seeking waiver and expenditure authority to redesign and extend the LIP program until June 30, 2017. Specifically, the State seeks expenditure authority of Section 1115(a)(2) of the Social Security Act for expenditures for uncompensated care costs incurred by providers for health care services to uninsured and or underinsured, and associated projects to support such care through the redesigned LIP program.
The request to redesign and continue funding of the LIP program is in response to discussions with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) about how best to structure the pool in light of new and different coverage opportunities for low income Floridians: Florida’s Medicaid program’s shift to the MMA program as well as opportunities available under the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
To view the full description of the proposed amendment request please see the public notice document published on the Agency’s website at the following link: http://ahca.myflorida.com/medicaid/statewide_mc/mma_fed_auth_amend_waiver_2015-04.shtml
PUBLIC NOTICE AND PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD:
The Agency for Health Care Administration (Agency) will conduct a 30-day public notice and comment period prior to the submission of the proposed amendment request to Federal CMS. The Agency will consider all public comments received regarding the proposed amendment request. The 30-day public notice and public comment period begins April 21, 2015 through May 22, 2015. This public notice and public comment period is being held to solicit public input from recipients, providers and all stakeholders and interested parties on the development of the proposed amendment request to Florida’s 1115 MMA Waiver.
To submit comments by postal service or internet email, please follow the directions outlined below. When providing comments regarding the proposed amendment to the 1115 MMA Waiver, please have ‘Proposed Amendment to 1115 MMA Waiver’ referenced in the subject line. Mail comments and suggestions to:
Proposed LIP Amendment to 1115 MMA Waiver
Office of the Deputy Secretary for Medicaid
Agency for Health Care Administration
2727 Mahan Drive, MS #8
Tallahassee, Florida 32308
Email your comments and suggestions to: FLMedicaidWaivers@ahca.myflorida.com.
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF THE 1115 MMA WAIVER: Florida’s 1115 Research and Demonstration Waiver was initially approved by Federal CMS October 19, 2005 to operate for the period from July 1, 2006 to June 30, 2010. Implementation of the waiver occurred in Broward and Duval counties on July 1, 2006 with expansion to Baker, Clay and Nassau counties occurring July 1, 2007. Federal CMS granted temporary extensions of the waiver until December 15, 2011, when final approval of the extension request was granted, for the period from December 16, 2011 to June 30, 2014.
On June 14, 2013, Federal CMS approved an amendment to the waiver that allows for implementation of an improved statewide model of managed care in 2014 and the continuation of the LIP program. The amendment also changed the name of the waiver to the Florida Managed Medical Assistance Waiver.
On November 27, 2013, the Agency submitted another three-year waiver extension request to Federal CMS to extend Florida’s 1115 MMA Waiver for the period July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2017. With the submission of the three- year waiver extension request, the State is seeking federal authority to extend Florida’s 1115 MMA Waiver for the period July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2017. The waiver is designed to implement a new statewide managed care delivery system without increasing costs and to continue the LIP program. The program is guided by principles designed to improve coordination and patient care while fostering fiscal responsibility.
; April 29, 2015, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.; April 30, 2015, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.; May 1, 2015, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.; April 29, 2015, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.: University of Central Florida College of Medicine Lewis Auditorium Health Sciences Campus, 6850 Lake Nona Blvd, Orlando, FL 32827-7408. To participate by phone, please call 1(877)809-7263 and enter the participant passcode: 498 365 37#.
April 30, 2015, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Agency for Health Care Administration, 8333 NW 53rd Street, Suite 200, Doral, FL 33166. To participate by phone, please call 1 (877)299-4502 and enter the participant passcode: 229 029 90#.
May 1, 2015, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Agency for Health Care Administration, 2727 Mahan Drive
Building 3, Conference Room A, Tallahassee, FL 32308. To participate by phone, please call 1(877)299-4502 and enter the participant passcode: 265 591 27#.
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Medical Care Advisory Committee Meeting being held to provide the opportunity for input on the Request to Amend Florida’s 1115 Managed Medical Assistance (MMA) Waiver - LIP.
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED AMENDMENT: The State is seeking federal authority to amend Florida’s 1115 Managed Medical Assistance (MMA) Waiver (Project Number 11-W-00206/4) to redesign the Low Income Pool (LIP) and extend the program from July 1, 2015 until June 30, 2017. The newly redesigned LIP program ensures access to care for low income populations that are not eligible to participate in Medicaid or other subsidized coverage programs and complements the MMA program by strengthening connections between critical safety net providers and the MMA program.
The State contracted with Navigant Consulting Incorporated to conduct the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) required study on the LIP program. The study concluded that the LIP program would need to continue in Florida even if all coverage options were fully exploited. In response to these findings and discussions with CMS, the redesigned LIP program contains the following features:
• Reduced linkage of payments to local source of funding and
• Continued focus on maintaining access and quality of care to vulnerable populations.
The State is not requesting authority to make any changes to the MMA program as authorized under this waiver. The State is seeking waiver and expenditure authority to redesign and extend the LIP program until June 30, 2017. Specifically, the State seeks expenditure authority of Section 1115(a)(2) of the Social Security Act for expenditures for uncompensated care costs incurred by providers for health care services to uninsured and or underinsured, and associated projects to support such care through the redesigned LIP program.
The request to redesign and continue funding of the LIP program is in response to discussions with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) about how best to structure the pool in light of new and different coverage opportunities for low income Floridians: Florida’s Medicaid program’s shift to the MMA program as well as opportunities available under the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
To view the full description of the proposed amendment request please see the public notice document published on the Agency’s website at the following link: http://ahca.myflorida.com/medicaid/statewide_mc/mma_fed_auth_amend_waiver_2015-04.shtml
PUBLIC NOTICE AND PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD:
The Agency for Health Care Administration (Agency) will conduct a 30-day public notice and comment period prior to the submission of the proposed amendment request to Federal CMS. The Agency will consider all public comments received regarding the proposed amendment request. The 30-day public notice and public comment period begins April 21, 2015 through May 22, 2015. This public notice and public comment period is being held to solicit public input from recipients, providers and all stakeholders and interested parties on the development of the proposed amendment request to Florida’s 1115 MMA Waiver.
To submit comments by postal service or internet email, please follow the directions outlined below. When providing comments regarding the proposed amendment to the 1115 MMA Waiver, please have ‘Proposed Amendment to 1115 MMA Waiver’ referenced in the subject line. Mail comments and suggestions to:
Proposed LIP Amendment to 1115 MMA Waiver
Office of the Deputy Secretary for Medicaid
Agency for Health Care Administration
2727 Mahan Drive, MS #8
Tallahassee, Florida 32308
Email your comments and suggestions to: FLMedicaidWaivers@ahca.myflorida.com.
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF THE 1115 MMA WAIVER: Florida’s 1115 Research and Demonstration Waiver was initially approved by Federal CMS October 19, 2005 to operate for the period from July 1, 2006 to June 30, 2010. Implementation of the waiver occurred in Broward and Duval counties on July 1, 2006 with expansion to Baker, Clay and Nassau counties occurring July 1, 2007. Federal CMS granted temporary extensions of the waiver until December 15, 2011, when final approval of the extension request was granted, for the period from December 16, 2011 to June 30, 2014.
On June 14, 2013, Federal CMS approved an amendment to the waiver that allows for implementation of an improved statewide model of managed care in 2014 and the continuation of the LIP program. The amendment also changed the name of the waiver to the Florida Managed Medical Assistance Waiver.
On November 27, 2013, the Agency submitted another three-year waiver extension request to Federal CMS to extend Florida’s 1115 MMA Waiver for the period July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2017. With the submission of the three- year waiver extension request, the State is seeking federal authority to extend Florida’s 1115 MMA Waiver for the period July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2017. The waiver is designed to implement a new statewide managed care delivery system without increasing costs and to continue the LIP program. The program is guided by principles designed to improve coordination and patient care while fostering fiscal responsibility.
; April 29, 2015, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
; University of Central Florida College of Medicine Lewis Auditorium Health Sciences Campus, 6850 Lake Nona Blvd, Orlando, FL 32827-7408. To participate by phone, please call 1(877)809-7263 and enter the participant passcode: 498 365 37#.