HB 7191 (2007) -  Self-Directed Care and Mental Health System Improvements

by Healthcare Council and Bean
Revises provisions relating to Florida Self-Directed Care program; requires DCFS to expand access to program; requires applicants to be considered for enrollment regardless of level of functioning; requires agreement with program requirements & responsibilities; provides for independent financial agent, rather than managing entity; provides for family-directed care; requires annual evaluation of program; deletes expiration date of program; authorizes AHCA to contract with provider service networks specializing in psychiatric disabilities to provide Medicaid services.
Effective Date: July 1, 2007.
Last Event: Died, Reference Deferred on Friday, May 4, 2007 4:12 PM

PCB committee actions:

  • PCB HCC 07-08 recommended by:
    Healthcare Council
    • On agenda for: 04/17/07   9:00 AM View Notice
    • Favorable With Amendment(s) (final action) See Votes

Related Bills

Staff Analysis

Chamber Committee
Chamber: House Committee: Healthcare Council 4/20/2007 4:49:35 PM
Chamber: House Committee: Healthcare Council 4/20/2007 4:39:46 PM
Chamber: House Committee: Healthcare Council 4/16/2007 10:04:50 PM

Vote History

(No Votes Recorded)

Bill History

Event Time Member Committee Ver.
Event: H Died, Reference Deferred Time: 05/04/2007 - 4:12 PM Member: Committee: Version:
Event: H 1st Reading Time: 04/20/2007 - 7:07 PM Member: Committee: Version: __
Event: H Filed Time: 04/20/2007 - 4:43 PM Member: Committee: Healthcare Council Version: __

Statutes Referenced by this Bill