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HB 633

Behavioral Health Managing Entities

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Erika Booth and 7 co-sponsors

HB 633 establishes behavioral health managing entities to coordinate mental health and addiction treatment services regionally across Florida, improving care coordination and access.

Chapter No. 2025-137
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Bill Summary · HB 633

Legislative bill overview

HB 633 establishes or modifies the framework for Behavioral Health Managing Entities (BHMEs) in Florida, which are organizations responsible for coordinating behavioral health services, mental health care, and substance abuse treatment within designated regions. The bill became law in June 2025 after gubernatorial approval and creates or reorganizes the structural and operational requirements for these entities to deliver integrated care services across the state.

Why is this important

Behavioral health managing entities directly impact access to mental health and addiction treatment services for Florida residents, affecting service quality, insurance coverage, and coordination between providers. The legislation establishes how these critical health services are organized and funded, influencing outcomes for vulnerable populations including those with serious mental illness, substance use disorders, and co-occurring conditions.

Potential points of contention

  • Regulatory authority and oversight: Questions about whether the state maintains adequate oversight of BHMEs' performance, financial management, and service delivery standards
  • Regional equity and access: Concerns that BHME reorganization could create disparities in service availability between urban and rural areas or affect existing provider networks
  • Funding mechanisms and costs: Debate over whether BHME restructuring requires additional state resources or redirects existing healthcare dollars, potentially impacting Medicaid expansion or other behavioral health programs

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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