1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking
- Department of Financial Services
- Division of State Fire Marshal
2. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Division of Hotels and Restaurants
- Department of Financial Services
3. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings
- Department of State
- Division of Cultural Affairs
- Regional Utility Authorities
- Tampa Bay Water - A Regional Water Supply Authority
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- Department of Children and Families
- Departmental
- The Department of Children and Families, Circuit 2 Community Alliance provides a forum for providers and the Community to identify needs and gaps in services in order to improve the lives of children and families in the Big Bend area which covers Franklin, Gadsden, Jefferson, Leon, Liberty and Wakulla Counties. For those that cannot attend in person, the following conference call number is being provided for their convenience: 1(888)670-3525, Participant Code: 2450895791. Agenda: Department of Children and Families Update, Big Bend Community Based Care Update, Mental Health Governing Council Update, Assisted Living Facilities Update.; September 14, 2017, 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m., EST; Human Services Building, Community Room, 1000 W. Tharpe Street, Tallahassee, FL 32303
- Human Services Building, Community Room, 1000 W. Tharpe Street, Tallahassee, FL 32303
- Department of Education
- Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind
- Discussion regarding r. 6D-7.0073, F.A.C., Disciplinary Procedures and Discipline.; August 25, 2017, 2:00 p.m.; Center for Leadership Development, Moore Hall, Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind, 207 N. San Marco Avenue, St. Augustine, Florida 32084.
- Center for Leadership Development, Moore Hall, Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind, 207 N. San Marco Avenue, St. Augustine, Florida 32084.
- Discussion regarding r. 6D-7.007, F.A.C., Code of Student Conduct.; August 25, 2017, 2:00 p.m.; Center for Leadership Development, Moore Hall, Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind, 207 N. San Marco Avenue, St. Augustine, Florida 32084.
- Center for Leadership Development, Moore Hall, Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind, 207 N. San Marco Avenue, St. Augustine, Florida 32084.
- Department of Children and Families
- Departmental
- The Department of Children and Families, Circuit 14 Community Alliance provides a forum for providers and the Community to identify needs and gaps in services in order to improve the lives of children and families in the Big Bend area which covers Franklin, Gadsden, Jefferson, Leon, Liberty and Wakulla Counties. For those that cannot attend in person, the following conference call number is being provided for their convenience: 1(888)670-3525, Participant Code: 2450895791. Agenda: Department of Children and Families Update, Big Bend Community Based Care Update, Mental Health Governing Council Update, Assisted Living Facilities Update.; September 28, 2017, 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m., CT; Rivertown Community Church, 4534 Lafayette St, Marianna, FL 32446
- Rivertown Community Church, 4534 Lafayette St, Marianna, FL 32446
- Department of Education
- Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind
- Discussion regarding r. 6D-6.020 Discrimination Complaint Procedures for Employment.; August 25, 2017, 2:00 p.m.; Center for Leadership Development, Moore Hall, Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind, 207 N. San Marco Avenue, St. Augustine, FL 32084.
- Center for Leadership Development, Moore Hall, Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind, 207 N. San Marco Avenue, St. Augustine, FL 32084.
- Regional Planning Councils
- South Florida Regional Planning Council
- To discuss the LEPC's ongoing regional hazardous materials training and planning activities for FY1718.; Wednesday, August 16, 2017 at 10:00 a.m.; South Florida Regional Planning Council, 3440 Hollywood Blvd., Suite 140, Hollywood, FL 33021
- South Florida Regional Planning Council, 3440 Hollywood Blvd., Suite 140, Hollywood, FL 33021
- Department of Law Enforcement
- Florida Housing Finance Corporation
- Departmental
- The Review Committee Meeting will be to give the scores for the Applications submitted in response to Florida Housing Finance Corporation’s Request for Applications No. 2017-109 Development Viability Loan Funding and to submit a recommendation to Florida Housing’s Board of Directors.; August 22, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. (ET); Rick Seltzer Conference Room, Suite 6000, Florida Housing Finance Corporation, 227 North Bronough Street, Tallahassee, Florida.
- Rick Seltzer Conference Room, Suite 6000, Florida Housing Finance Corporation, 227 North Bronough Street, Tallahassee, Florida.
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Board of Veterinary Medicine
- Department of Transportation
- Departmental
- This public meeting is being held to give interested persons an opportunity to express their views concerning the closure of the CSX pedestrian railroad at-grade crossing on Gasparilla Drive approximately 40 feet to the west of Ashley Drive in Tampa, Florida. There will be an open house from 4:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. for document review and public comment. There is no presentation. Written comments will be accepted at the meeting or may be sent to the project contact listed below and must be postmarked on or before August 25, 2017 to be included in the official record. Public participation is sought without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability or family status.; August 15, 2017 from 4:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.; John F. Germany Public Library, 900 N. Ashley Drive, Tampa, FL 33602
- John F. Germany Public Library, 900 N. Ashley Drive, Tampa, FL 33602
- Agency for Health Care Administration
- Medicaid
- Revised Notice: Please note date change from the notice that was published on August 1, 2017 in Volume 43, Number 148 for the Tampa public meeting. Proposed Amendments to Florida’s 1115 Managed Medical Assistance (MMA) Waiver (Project Number 11-W-00206/4), 1115 MEDS-AD Waiver (Project Number 11-W-00205/4), 1915(c) Project AIDS Care (PAC) Waiver (FL.0194), and 1915(b)/(c) Long-term Care (LTC) Waiver (FL.0962)
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED AMENDMENTS: The Agency is seeking to amend Florida’s 1115 MMA Waiver and 1915(b)/(c) LTC Waiver to:
• Transition individuals enrolled in the 1915(c) Adults with Cystic Fibrosis (ACF) Waiver and the 1915(c) Traumatic Brain and Spinal Cord Injury (TBI/SCI) Waiver into the 1915(b)/(c) LTC Waiver in order for them to continue to receive home and community-based services (HCBS). This change will result in no loss of Medicaid coverage or services for these populations.
• Transition individuals enrolled in the 1915(c) PAC Waiver who are receiving HCBS and who meet nursing facility level of care into the 1915(b)/(c) LTC Waiver in order for them to continue to receive HCBS. This change will result in no loss of Medicaid coverage or services for the population.
• Establish financial and non-financial eligibility criteria (specified in section 409.904, Florida Statues) in the 1115 MMA Waiver that will enable individuals who are diagnosed with Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) to obtain and maintain Medicaid coverage without the need for enrollment in the 1915(c) PAC Waiver. This population does not need HCBS but are at risk for institutionalization without access to necessary medical/acute care services (prescribed drugs, physician services, etc.). This change enables the population to maintain access to needed services and will result in no loss of Medicaid coverage.
• Transition the federal authority to serve individuals enrolled in the 1115 MEDS-AD Waiver to the 1115 MMA Waiver. This is a technical change; the population will continue to have access to all Medicaid covered services.
The vast majority of these individuals are currently enrolled in an MMA plan for receipt of their medical, behavioral health, prescribed drugs, and dental services. The proposed changes will not affect how they receive these services or the plan in which they are enrolled.
Individuals who are transitioning to the 1915(b)/(c) LTC Waiver will have an opportunity to choose their LTC plan and will continue to have access to HCBS that are comparable to the services they are currently utilizing. In addition, the LTC program offers a more robust benefit package than the 1915(c) TBI/SCI, ACF, and PAC Waivers, including enhanced case management standards and expanded benefits. The LTC program also offers individuals an opportunity to receive care/services through a program with enhanced quality outcome measures.
The Agency is also seeking authority from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to end the 1915(c) TBI/SCI, ACF, and PAC Waivers, and the 1115 MEDS-AD Waiver once all transitions (described above) are complete.
The Agency is seeking federal approval to have all transitions completed by January 1, 2018.
To view the full description of the proposed amendment requests, please see the public notice documents published on the Agency’s website at the following link: http://ahca.myflorida.com/Medicaid/Policy_and_Quality/Policy/federal_authorities/federal_waivers/index.shtml
PUBLIC NOTICE AND PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: The Agency will conduct a 30-day public notice and comment period prior to the submission of the proposed amendment requests to Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). The Agency will consider all public comments received regarding the proposed amendment requests. The 30-day public notice and public comment period is from August 1, 2017 through August 30, 2017. 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 changes.
When submitting comments, please include “Proposed Amendment to 1115 MMA Waiver,” “Proposed Amendment to 1115 MEDS-AD Waiver,” “Proposed Amendment to 1915(b)/(c) Long-term Care Waiver,” or “Proposed Amendment to 1915(c) Project AIDS Care Waiver” in the subject line as appropriate:
• Submit email comments to FLMedicaidWaivers@ahca.myflorida.com.
• Submit comments by mail to Bureau of Medicaid Policy, Agency for Health Care Administration, 2727 Mahan Drive, MS 20, Tallahassee, Florida 32308.
; Tallahassee, FL – August 9, 2017, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm; Tampa, FL – August 18, 2017, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm; Tallahassee, FL: Agency for Health Care Administration, 2727 Mahan Drive, Building 3, Tallahassee, FL 32308. To participate by phone, please call: 1 (877) 309-2071 and enter the participant passcode: 798-884-808. To participate by webinar, please visit: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8495210935345411.
Tampa, FL: Agency for Health Care Administration, 6800 N. Dale Mabry Highway, Suite 220, Main Training Conference Room, Tampa, FL 33614. To participate by phone, please call: 1 (877) 309-2071 and enter the participant passcode: 536-371-224. To participate by webinar, please visit: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3884192334985328387.
- Tallahassee, FL: Agency for Health Care Administration, 2727 Mahan Drive, Building 3, Tallahassee, FL 32308. To participate by phone, please call: 1 (877) 309-2071 and enter the participant passcode: 798-884-808. To participate by webinar, please visit: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8495210935345411.
Tampa, FL: Agency for Health Care Administration, 6800 N. Dale Mabry Highway, Suite 220, Main Training Conference Room, Tampa, FL 33614. To participate by phone, please call: 1 (877) 309-2071 and enter the participant passcode: 536-371-224. To participate by webinar, please visit: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3884192334985328387.
- Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
- Vessel Registration and Boating Safety
- The Evaluation Committee for the Boating Infrastructure Grant Program (BIGP) will meet to evaluate applications for federal fiscal year 2018. The Commission will submit applications meeting the minimum criteria included in the BIGP Notice of Financial Opportunity from the US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and scoring a minimum of 65 percent of the total score of 36.; Friday, August 18, 2016, 10:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.; Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Room 329, Bryant Building, 620 South Meridian Street, Tallahassee, FL
- Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Room 329, Bryant Building, 620 South Meridian Street, Tallahassee, FL
4. Notice of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding the Validity of R
- Department of Environmental Protection
5. Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- City of Miramar
- St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners
- Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
- Department of Education
- University of North Florida
6. Miscellaneous
- Department of State
- Division of Library and Information Services
- Department of Economic Opportunity
- Division of Community Development
- Department of Health
- Department of State