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HB 1085

Children's Medical Services Program

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Fiona McFarland and 1 co-sponsor

HB 1085 modifies Florida's Children's Medical Services Program for children with chronic/special needs; companion Senate bill passed instead, making this House bill moot.

Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/SB 1490 (Ch. 2025-88)
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Bill Summary · HB 1085

Legislative bill overview

HB 1085 modifies Florida's Children's Medical Services (CMS) Program, which provides comprehensive medical care to children with chronic conditions and special healthcare needs. The bill was laid on table on April 30, 2025, after its companion bill (CS/CS/SB 1490) passed and became Chapter 2025-88, meaning the substantive provisions were enacted through the Senate companion instead.

Why is this important

The CMS Program serves a vulnerable population of children requiring ongoing specialized medical care, rehabilitation, and support services. Changes to this program directly affect eligibility, service delivery, coverage, and access for families managing serious childhood illnesses and disabilities, as well as program funding and operational procedures.

Potential points of contention

  • Eligibility and access criteria – Any modifications to who qualifies for services or income/resource limits could expand or restrict access for families already struggling with medical costs
  • Service coverage scope – Changes to which treatments, therapies, or specialists are covered under the program could affect care comprehensiveness for children with complex medical needs
  • Funding and sustainability – Proposed budget adjustments or cost-sharing mechanisms may impact program viability and families' out-of-pocket expenses for essential services

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

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