COVID-19 Vaccines for Medicaid Enrollees. 2021-37), SB 2504 (Ch. The SNAP benefits increase by 15 percent ended in October 2021. Certification periods for cash, food and medical assistance were extended by 6 months for individuals and families scheduled to recertify in April through August 2020. Exclusion of additional unemployment payments in determining eligibility. Effective May 5, 2020, all prior authorization requirements for mental health or substance use disorder treatment are waived and service limitations (frequency and duration) are lifted. Included in this collection are Agency 2021-29), SB 2500 (Ch. DOH attains waiver allowing remote issuance: Department of Health (DOH) obtained a waiver of the requirement that participants pick up their EBT cards in person at recertification or during nutritional education appointments. View By Category, No Statute Citations Found for Senate Bill 2500, Identical bill Despite the negative revenue impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the Legislatures early talk of shortfalls and budget cuts, Governor Ron DeSantis has released a proposed budget for FY2021- 22 that totals $96.578 billion, a $4.308 billion (4.7 percent) increase over current year spending. Florida TaxWatch is pleased to present taxpayers with a guide to the FY2021-22 state budget, which went into effect July 1, 2021. Florida FY 2022-23 Budget: Summary by Issue Area Executive Summary Gov. A bill that is contingent upon passage of another bill within the same chamber, e.g., a trust fund bill, a bill providing a public record exemption, or an implementing bill. Across the board, these hardships are heightened for Black and Latina/o households in Florida.Many economists warn that the U.S. is headed for another recession in 2023, and another lesson of the COVID-19 recession is how precarious shared resources are to any disruptions. After accounting for $3.1 billion in vetoes, the post-veto General Appropriations Act (GAA) totals $110 billion, an 8.3 percent increase over the FY 2021-22 budget. Under the 2021 American Rescue Plan Act this option has been expanded to cover COVID-19 treatment and vaccines for the uninsured as well. At the August General Revenue Estimating Conference, the first following the onset of the COVID-19 Pandemic, estimates were for a $5.4 billion revenue loss over the 2020-21 and 2021-22 fiscal years. The statement from the Senate said, the revised estimate will help inform decision making moving forward as the final budget, implementing, and conforming bills are developed in partnership with the Florida House of Representatives., Designed by Elegant Themes | Powered by WordPress, Only one Florida city made the list of the nation's Top 50 richest, Florida's poorest town has an annual median income of just $22,000, Tallahassee braces for a busy week as legislative committees convene, Florida Cabinet set to meet, Florida House Speaker supplements DeSantis crackdown on diversity, equality, and inclusion, Media Check: Like Bill Murray in Caddyshack, we drain Ben Sasse's new pool and find a Baby Ruth. Bills that have selected provisions that are similar in text. Get the latest information on news, events, and more, All rights reserved to Florida Dept. 2021-44; companion bill(s) passed, see SB 2500 (Ch. Florida has not opted to receive 100 percent federal Medicaid funding for COVID-19 testing of people without health insurance. 2021-37, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 1079 (Ch. For a list of current WIC waivers for Florida from USDA, go here. Interested in subscribing to DEP newsletters or receiving DEP updates through email? 2021-28), SB 2502 (Ch. 2022-2023 BUDGET. After accounting for $3.1 billion in vetoes, the post-veto General Appropriations Act (GAA) totals $110 billion, an 8.3 percent increase over the FY 2021-22 budget. Javascript must be enabled for site search. Through May 2021, persons who were sanctioned in the past due to work requirements will be able to reapply and participate in SNAP or TANF again. WIC participants allowed to substitute certain food. Delay of fair hearings only in those instances when the recipient is continuing to receive services pending the outcome of the hearing. 2021-4), SB 2500 (Ch. DCF opens offices. The Bureau of Budget Management under the Deputy Commissioner, Finance and Operations provides for the development and use of strategic management information for the preparation of long and short-range plans, budgets for public schools, community colleges, colleges and universities, and related education activities. But note, Medicaid coverage will not end during the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency. Expenditure & Budget Reports Expenditure Reports By Account Code, FY 2021-2022 Includes University Libraries and FLARE Budget Reports, FY 2021-2022 Includes Smathers Libraries Combined Report including University / HSC Libraries / SUS Library Storage; University Libraries, and FLARE Other Source of Funds/Project Reports Based on the downturn in unemployment, the maximum number of weeks for RA reverted to 12 effective January 1, 2022. The documents have been organized by the Fiscal Year in which they are submitted, the Agency (Organization) responsible for their submission and also by the type of publication. Skip to Navigation | Skip to Main Content | Skip to Site Map. 2021-38), Last Action: 4/8/2021 H Laid on Table; companion bill(s) passed, see SB 7018 (Ch. Then the economy began recovering much quicker than anticipated and another massive influx of federal aid allowed the 2021 Legislature to pass the largest budget in history, leave a record amount of reserves, and even provide some tax relief. Paid for by FLORIDA TAXWATCH RESEARCH INSTITUTE, Address:106 N. 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Appropriations, Appropriations; Providing moneys for the annual period beginning July 1, 2021, and ending June 30, 2022, and supplemental appropriations for the period ending June 30, 2021, to pay salaries, and other expenses, capital outlay - buildings, and other improvements, and for other specified purposes of the various agencies of state government, etc. Even more remarkable, the budget also appropriates an additional $15.4 billion in federal funds 2021-29), SB 2500 (Ch. In addition to many facts and figures explaining this years budget, this guide also provides past data to put it in historical context. 2021-41), Last Action: 4/8/2021 H Laid on Table; companion bill(s) passed, see SB 2500 (Ch. However, if your browser is set to open PDFs in a new window, as is often the case with 64-bit browsers, the bill text will open to the first page. We also provide funding for the South Florida Water Management, in partnership with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, to expedite implementation of the Lake Okeechobee Watershed Restoration Project. 2021-36), Last Action: 5/13/2021 Chapter No. Most of the proposed cuts, including deep ones in health care, were scrapped, and big investments were made in many areas. 2021-39, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/SB 1954 (Ch. Time limits suspended. AHCA is loosening coverage restrictions for behavioral health services. If you have difficulty accessing the files below, and need this information, please contact the Bureau of Budget Management, Finance and Operations at 850-245-9865. Mandatory work requirements suspended only through May 2021. Floridas statewide unemployment rate has been lower than the national rate for 18 consecutive months since December 2020. 2021-36), Last Action: 4/8/2021 H Laid on Table; companion bill(s) passed, see SB 2500 (Ch. Phone interviews are now being used for TANF cash and SNAP food assistance. Compare bill AHCA is working to notify recipients who may have received a termination notice in the month of March that their benefits will be reinstated. DEO announces extended benefits. Bringing The Sunshine State Back: the Impact of COVID-19 Across Floridas Economy & Options for Recovery, Copyright 2023 by Florida TaxWatch Research Institute. Javascript must be enabled for site search. Appropriations (Budget) by Committee Subject Area. It rescinds an advisory issued in January that had restricted vaccinations to people who could show proof of Florida residency. Mobile app deployed. No Medicaid recipient will lose Medicaid eligibility during the COVID-19 public health emergency (unless the individual is no longer a state resident or request voluntary termination); under the newly enacted Families First Coronavirus Response Act, a state is prohibited from ending coverage for recipients enrolled as of March 18th for the duration of the public health emergency if the state opts to obtain an enhanced federal Medicaid match. 2021-36), Last Action: 6/3/2021 Chapter No. The Florida Leads budget for Fiscal Year 2021-22 totals $101.5 billion, ensures the State maintains substantial funding in reserves, including General Revenue, to effectively respond to Committee 2021-5), SB 2500 (Ch. The Departments 2021-22 budget includes an increase in administrative costs for information technology improvements. The 2021 American Rescue Plan eliminated or vastly reduced premiums for many people with low or moderate incomes. Legislative leaders reached agreement on more than $22 billion in school spending, including a bump in money for teacher salaries as well as $1,000 bonuses for teachers and principals. reinstated, although DCF says that no one will lose Medicaid due to recertification. 2021-46), SB 2500 (Ch. The Judicial Branch Budget for FY 2021-22 is $667,223,975 (less governor's vetoes). On March 31, 2020, AHCA alerted providers and DCF posted on the ACCESS website that: Redetermination/recertification times are reinstated. However, effective September 1, 2020, SNAP, TANF and Medicaid recertifications have been reinstated, although DCF says that no one will lose Medicaid due to recertification. 2021-36), Last Action: 6/3/2021 Chapter No. The Legislature did outline how these funds will be spent, and significant investments are being made, especially in environmental programs, transportation, and public facilities. After adjusting for other appropriations and vetoes, appropriations for FY2022-23 total $110.189 billion, an 8.4 In addition to many facts and figures explaining this years budget, this guide also provides past data to put it in historical context. permitting virtual evaluations, assessments and care planning meetings in lieu of face to face meetings and use of electronic signatures; lifting service limits in order to address health and welfare issues of enrollees; adjusting service prior authorization requirements; temporarily expanding the settings where services can be provided; allowing payments for support services provided to enrollees in hospital or short- term institutional settings; and. (See the Florida TaxWatch 2022 Budget Turkey Watch report). Although PEUC and PUAdid not end until September 6, 2021, Florida withdrew from the Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation Program (FPUC) effective June 26, 2021. After adjusting for other appropriations and vetoes, appropriations for FY2022-23 total $110.189 billion, an8.4 percent increase over current spending. Florida TaxWatch is pleased to present taxpayers with a guide to the FY2022-23 state budget, which went into effect July 1, 2022. The American Rescue Plan Act makes funding available for a four-month increase in the benefit of up to $35 monthly, if a state chooses to do so. DCF has reopened its brick-and-mortar storefronts, which were previously closed due to coronavirus. 2021-22 2nd Calculation (PDF) 2021-22 1st Calculation. In terms of available general revenue to meet the critical and high priority needs of Floridians, the Outlook estimates that there will be a revenue shortfall of $2.75 billion in FY 2021-2022, a shortfall of $1.90 billion in FY 2022-2023, and a shortfall of $927 million in FY 2023-2024. Conference Reports | In January 2021 DCF conducted one-year automated renewals for people whose sole income is social security and SSI and are enrolled in an SSI-related Medicaid program (e.g., MEDS/AD, Medically Needy and Medicare Savings Programs). Join the Florida TaxWatch mailing list and keep yourself informed. Despite the headwinds created by the Biden administrations policies, Florida is in a strong fiscal position because we preserved freedom and kept our economy open, said Governor Ron DeSantis. After accounting for $3.1 billion in vetoes, the post-veto General Appropriations Act Publications, Help Searching RA work-search and work registration requirements reinstated on May 30, 2021. All you need to do is set up a time to get your vaccine. Paid for by FLORIDA TAXWATCH RESEARCH INSTITUTE, Address:106 N. Bronough St., Tallahassee, FL 32301Phone: 850.222.5052Email: [email protected]. The links for the page numbers are formatted to open the bill text PDF directly to the page containing the citation. 2023-24 Local Funding Initiative Request Form, 2023-24 Local Funding Initiative Requests, Prior Years Local Funding Initiative Requests, APC Conforming Bills House Offer #1 3-10, AEG-SAT Senate Offer 1 - Conforming Bills (SB 2510 and SB 2518), AEG-ANR Senate Offer 1 - Conforming Bill (SB 2508), APC House Supplemental Funding Issues 3-9-22, Education Capital Outlay Senate Offer 1 - Budget, Proviso, Back of Bill, AEG-ANR Senate Offer 1 - Budget, Proviso, BOB, Water Project List, APC PKA Bump Offer 1 Budget-FEFP-Proviso-BOB, APC - HCA House Bump Offer 1 Budget 3-8-22, ACJ Senate Offer 1 - Proviso; Back of Bill, AEG-SAT Senate Offer 1 - Budget, Proviso, Back of Bill, Admin. In addition, work search requirements for individuals requesting benefits for the weeks beginning March 15, 2020, were also reinstated on May 30, 2021. The Florida Hospital Association President and CEO Mary Mayhew said previously, As Florida recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic, now is not the time to cut critical state funding to a vital safety net program and to the hundreds of thousands of doctors, nurses, and hospital staff who provide care to Medicaid patients. Even with all these spending initiatives, the state still has record General Revenue (GR) reserves of $11.9 billion (a number that is sure to grow considerably when the next revenue estimates are adopted in August). OVERVIEW Education Environment Transportation and Economic Development Health and Human Services Public Safety General Government. School children in distance learning still eligible for free or reduced cost meals. 2021-39), SB 2514 (Ch. Florida's premier, independent nonpartisan, nonprofit government watchdog and taxpayer research institute. Hospitals are not happy. The state has also recently launched a new email system to help bring COVID-19 vaccines to homebound seniors. Florida granted waiver to allow families to purchase groceries online. 2021-36), Trust Funds/Re-creation/Triumph Gulf Coast Trust Fund/DEO, Infrastructure and Tourism Appropriations Subcommittee, Last Action: 4/7/2021 H Laid on Table; companion bill(s) passed, see SB 7054 (Ch. State lawmakers on Friday signed off on a record $101.5 billion on the state budget that has left both Republicans and Democrats happy mostly. Details can be found here. Persons filing an application for RA benefits beginning March 15, 2020, are not required to complete work registration in Employ Florida through May 29, 2021. First Lady Casey DeSantis Announces Statewide Public Health Advisory Following Press Conference and Agency Roundtable in Gadsden County, ICYMI from the Department of Education: Florida School Grades Far Exceed Expectations, Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Record Surplus for Fiscal Year 2021-22. APPROPRIATION: Despite the negative revenue impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the Legislatures early talk of shortfalls and budget cuts, Governor Ron DeSantis has released a proposed budget for FY2021- 22 that totals $96.578 billion, a $4.308 billion (4.7 percent) increase over current year spending. In developing the budget, the committee considered money hospitals received through the federal CARES Act. Coverage of home and community-based waiver services (HCBS) - In response to the public emergency, Florida obtained approval from the federal government to make changes in HCBS waiver programs, including the Long Term Care and Developmental Disabilities programs. Companion bills that are identical word-for-word, not including titles. Since the state has not taken up this option Floridians must look to an uneven patchwork of free testing, treatment, and vaccine resources scattered around the state. However, more information on possible sources for free treatment is available here. Students in distance learning for 2020-21 can still receive school meals through the National School Lunch Program if they are eligible. Florida's premier, independent nonpartisan, nonprofit government watchdog and taxpayer research institute. The Senate spending plan recommended the state stop providing optional Medicaid benefits including services for 19- and 20-year-old residents (with the exception of pregnant women, people in foster care and people with developmental disabilities), adult vision, hearing, chiropractic and podiatric services, as well as an over-the-counter drug benefit. 2021-45; companion bill(s) passed, see SB 2500 (Ch. Uninsured individuals should ask before the test whether testing is free of charge." At present, WIC provides $9 for children and $11 for women monthly for fruits and vegetables. On October 28, 2020, federal CMS issued a. It began with lawmakers wondering where the money was going to come from to fund basic services and ended with them wondering how to spend all the money. USDA waived physical presence requirements: Although the scope and logistics are unclear at this time, USDA has given DOH permission to waive the requirement that persons be physically present at each certification or recertification determination in order to determine eligibility under the program through May 31, 2020. We also fully fund the Bright Futures Scholarship Program, and other important need and merit-based student financial aid., Senate President Wilton Simpson (R-Trilby) said, Our budget includes a $50 million increase in our investment in Floridas Child Welfare System. Under the Senate budget, hospitals take the largest hit with a proposed $251.2 million reduction to inpatient and outpatient base Medicaid rates, impacting all hospitals. Join our newsletter to stay up to date on our latest research. Hopefully we can bring the parties together.. The Florida Leads budget includes more than $134 million to provide funding for services to children and families who receive services through Floridas child welfare system. The public charge rule will not be applied to immigrants use of Medicaid benefits for COVID-19 testing and treatment. Reimbursement of out-of-state providers providing medically necessary services to Florida Medicaid beneficiaries. Resources and guidance. If it were counted, the new budget would be a $25 billion increase over current spending. 2021-41), Last Action: 6/3/2021 Chapter No. The appropriations measures 2021-29), SB 2516 (Ch. Join the Florida TaxWatch mailing list and keep yourself informed. It began with lawmakers wondering where the money was going to come from to fund basic services and ended with them wondering how to spend all the money. Congress allows increased fruit and vegetable benefits. 2021-36), SB 2518 (Ch. The student or parent/guardian may pick up meals at the school but should contact their school for more information. Since this money was technically appropriated for FY2020-21, although at least most of it will be spent in FY2021-22, it is not counted in the budget totals. 2021-160), SB 2500 (Ch. 2021-28), SB 2500 (Ch. Copyright in this document is owned by The State of Floridas Executive Office of the Governor. As of October 1, 2020 AHCA's website is alerting recipients that the Department of Children and Families is now mailing letters for case reviews to check if a household is still eligible for Medicaid and/or Medically Needy. Although previously waived, biweekly reporting was reinstated effective May 10, 2020. Your browser does not support scripting, which is necessary to perform some of the functionality of this application. Florida Fiscal Portal Submittal Process (1.52 MB PDF) Legislative Budget Request (LBR) Legislative Budget Request (LBR) Instructions for Fiscal Year 2023-24 (1.01 MB PDF) 2021-36), Last Action: 4/7/2021 H Laid on Table; companion bill(s) passed, see SB 7056 (Ch. Tuesday, anticipated revenues were revised upward by $1.475 billion in FY 2020-21 and by $550.8 million in FY 2021-22, for a two-year combined increase of $2.026 billion. The Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplace was re-opened in February 2021 to give people who need health insurance a new special enrollment" opportunity to get covered. 2021-43; companion bill(s) passed, see SB 2500 (Ch. 2021-40), SB 2518 (Ch. Medicaid applications submitted on or after July 1, 2021 may be denied on the 30th day after application or the day after verification information is due. Executive Office of Governor Ron DeSantis. American Rescue Plan Act Changes. 2021-36), Last Action: 6/3/2021 Chapter No. 2021-46), CS/CS/SB 1954 (Ch. Medicaid enrollees eligible to receive the vaccine may visit myvaccine.fl.gov to find a location distributing the vaccine and to schedule an appointment. At present, participating retailers are Walmart, Amazon, Aldi, BJs Wholesale Club, and Publix. No Medicaid terminations from March 2020 through the end of the federal public health emergency. Similar bill 2021-36), Appropriations Conference Committee/Appropriations. Fiscal Year 2021-22 Budget a Win for Floridas Environment Home Divisions Office of Communications Press Office Fiscal Year 2021-22 Budget a Win for Floridas Environment Press Office Quick Links DEP 101 Updates and Topics of Interest Fact Sheets and Articles Resources All DEP News Press Office Contacts All Press Office Content The changes are effective retroactively from January 27, 2020 to January 26, 2021. 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