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391.025  Applicability and scope.--

(1)  The Children's Medical Services program consists of the following components:

(a)  The newborn screening program established in s. 383.14

(b)  The regional perinatal intensive care centers program established in ss. 383.15-383.21.

(c)  A federal or state program authorized by the Legislature.

(d)  The developmental evaluation and intervention program, including the Florida Infants and Toddlers Early Intervention Program.

(e)  The Children's Medical Services network.

(2)  The Children's Medical Services program shall not be deemed an insurer and is not subject to the licensing requirements of the Florida Insurance Code or the rules adopted thereunder, when providing services to children who receive Medicaid benefits, other Medicaid-eligible children with special health care needs, and children participating in the Florida Kidcare program.

History.--s. 5, ch. 98-288; s. 10, ch. 2000-253; s. 409, ch. 2003-261; s. 72, ch. 2003-416; s. 16, ch. 2004-350.