Florida Senate - 2005                        SENATOR AMENDMENT
    Bill No. CS for CS for SB 838
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11  Senator Peaden moved the following amendment:
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13         Senate Amendment 
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16  insert:  The use of CARES teams to review Medicare denials for
17  coverage under this section is authorized only if it is
18  determined that such reviews qualify for federal matching
19  funds through Medicaid. The agency shall seek or amend federal
20  waivers as necessary to implement this section.
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