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HB 1275: Florida Kidcare Program

GENERAL BILL by Ausley ; (CO-INTRODUCERS) Kiar

Florida Kidcare Program; Expands application of Florida Kidcare program to include all uninsured, low-income children; increases age for eligibility for coverage under program; specifies sources of financing; revises eligibility criteria; expands eligibility for state-funded assistance in paying Florida Healthy Kids premiums; revises duties & responsibilities of Florida Healthy Kids Corporation.

Effective Date: 07/01/2008
Last Action: 5/2/2008 House - Died in Committee on Healthy Families (HC), Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to HB 7053 (Ch. 2008-146)
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF

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  • Bill History

    Date Chamber Action
    2/29/2008 House • Filed
    3/4/2008 House • Introduced -HJ 00104
    3/7/2008 House • Referred to Healthcare Council; Policy & Budget Council -HJ 00219
    3/13/2008 House • Referred to Healthy Families (HC) by Healthcare Council -HJ 00288
    5/2/2008 House • Died in Committee on Healthy Families (HC), Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to HB 7053 (Ch. 2008-146)

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  • HB 1275, Original Filed Version (Current Bill Version) Posted 3/3/2008 at 9:14 AM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   None

    Related Bills (6)

    Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location
    S 2472 Florida Kidcare Program [SPCC] Rich Similar Last Action: 5/2/2008 S Died in Committee on Health Policy, Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to HB 7053 (Ch. 2008-146)
    Location:
    H 1457 Florida Kidcare Program Garcia Compare Last Action: 5/2/2008 H Died in Healthcare Council
    Location:
    H 7053 (e1) Gardiner Compare Last Action: 6/10/2008 Approved by Governor; Chapter No. 2008-146
    Location:
    S 888 (c1) Florida Kidcare Program [SPCC] Dawson Compare Last Action: 5/2/2008 S Died in Committee on Children, Families, and Elder Affairs
    Location:
    S 1090 (e1) OGSR/Florida Kidcare Program [SPCC] Health Policy Compare Last Action: 4/28/2008 S Substituted HB 7053 -SJ 00878; Laid on Table, Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to HB 7053 (Ch. 2008-146) -SJ 00878
    Location:
    S 2032 Florida Kidcare Program/Medikids [SPCC] Fasano Compare Last Action: 5/2/2008 S Died in Committee on Health Policy
    Location:

    Citations - Statutes (15)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    409.810 Short title.
    409.811 Definitions relating to Florida Kidcare Act.
    409.812 Program created; purpose.
    409.813 Program components; entitlement and nonentitlement.
    409.8132 Medikids program component.
    409.8134 Program expenditure ceiling.
    409.814 Eligibility.
    409.815 Health benefits coverage; limitations.
    409.816 Limitations on premiums and cost-sharing.
    409.817 Approval of health benefits coverage; financial assistance.
    409.8177 Program evaluation.
    409.818 Administration.
    409.821 Florida Kidcare program public records exemption.
    409.904 Optional payments for eligible persons.
    624.91 The Florida Healthy Kids Corporation Act.

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