Bill
SB 38
Florida bill requiring long-term managed care plans to reimburse nonnursing providers at rates equal to nursing services, expanding access to diverse healthcare professionals in elder and disabled care.
SB 38 requires long-term managed care plans in Florida to provide equal coverage and reimbursement rates for nonnursing services (such as therapy, counseling, and care coordination) as they do for nursing services. The bill addresses a coverage gap where nonnursing providers historically receive lower compensation or more restrictive authorization requirements compared to nursing services under the same managed care plans.
Access to quality long-term care depends on a full spectrum of healthcare providers, not just nurses. Unequal reimbursement can discourage nonnursing professionals from participating in managed care networks, limiting patient choice and potentially forcing beneficiaries into more expensive or less appropriate care settings. This directly affects seniors and disabled individuals relying on long-term managed care for essential services.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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