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SB 1392 Retirement

HB 7011 Florida Retirement System

SB 0534 Publicly-funded Defined Benefit Retirement Plans

HB 0599 Publicly-Funded Defined Benefit Retirement Plans

SB 0594 Health Care Accreditation

HB 0125 Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly

HB 1319 Assisted Living Facilities

HB 0187 Assisted Living Facilities

SB 1246 Public Retirement Plans

SB 1748 Medicaid Eligibility

Elder Affairs Bills On The Move

SB 0594 Health Care Accreditation

SENATE Read Second Time; Substituted for HB 1071; Laid on Table, Refer to HB 1071

SB 7122 Florida Retirement System

SENATE Committee Bill Filed as S 1810

HB 1227 Long-Term Care Insurance Policies

HOUSE Died in Insurance & Banking Subcommittee

SB 1748 Medicaid Eligibility

SENATE Died in Appropriations

SB 0976 Senior Services

SENATE Died in Community Affairs

SB 0912 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program

SENATE Died in Community Affairs

SB 0906 Trust Funds of the Department of Veterans’ Affairs

SENATE Died in Appropriations Subcommittee on Health and Human Services

SB 0440 Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly

SENATE Died in Children, Families, and Elder Affairs

HB 1331 Broward County/Council for Services for Seniors

HOUSE Died in Local & Federal Affairs Committee

SB 1392 Retirement

SENATE Read Second Time; Substituted for HB 7011; Laid on Table, Refer to HB 7011

Elder Affairs

Long-term care Medicaid patients start enrolling

by Aggregation Desk - 3 days ago - +

Though critics, including the AARP, say the pilot program for the managed-care plan has had problems, Washington approved the transition and Florida is implementing it to save money in a $21-billion Medicaid program.

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ALF bill waiting to be heard

by James Call - 5 weeks ago - +

Rep. Eddy Gonzalez, R-Hialeah and sponsor of HB 1319, says he's on standby with amendments for his bill in case it's brought up on the House floor. File photo by John Iarussi.

The proposal failed to make it on the agenda for this week's House HHS committee meeting. HHS has no meetings scheduled and the session ends in two weeks.

Villages nursing home bill advances

by James Call - 5 weeks ago - +

Lawmakers placed a moratorium on new nursing home beds while the state transitions to a statewide managed-care programs.

ALF bill is one stop from House floor

by James Call - 6 weeks ago - +

The measure would impose stiffer fines and make it easier to revoke a facility's license but its sponsor said it is a work in progress. He plans several amendments when the bill is introduced to the House HHS committee.

Nursing home bill proceeds

by James Call - 2 months ago - +

Sen. Bill Galvano is the sponsor of SB 1384, which opponents say would restrict who can sue and whom can be sued for abuse and neglect suffered by nursing home residents. File photo by John Iarussi.

A bill advancing in the Senate would restrict who can sue and whom can be sued for abuse and neglect suffered by nursing home residents.

Senate ALF bill clears Judiciary

by James Call - 2 months ago - +

Regulation of assisted living facilities would increase under a bill moving through the Legislature. AHCA would have more ability to inspect facilities and revoke licenses.

ALF proposal clears committee

by James Call - 4 months ago - +

The committee bill clarifies responsibilities and requires ALFs to disclose complaints to potential residents. It received a unanimous vote but the committee chair said it is a work in progress. ... Related Research: Final Report of the Miami-Dade County Grand Jury "ALFs: A Call for Greater Interagency Communication and a Cry for More Citizen Volunteers."

AARP targets Medicaid expansion, texting while driving and nuclear charges as legislative priorities

by Bruce Ritchie - 4 months ago - +

The group released the survey results along with the groups lobbying priorities heading into the 2013 legislative session. ... Related Research: AARP survey news release and AARP 2013 legislative focus.

ALF public hearings scheduled

by James Call - 7 months ago - +

The three meetings in December are the public's first opportunity to comment on a new set of rules for nursing homes. ... Related Research: Senate Interim Report 2012-128 Review Regulatory Oversight of Assisted Living Facilities in Florida from the Committee on Health Regulation, and Department of Elder Affairs Assisted Living Facility (ALF) Negotiated Rulemaking hearing agendas and information.

DCF to propose $21 million in new initiatives

by James Call - 7 months ago - +

The spending plan also proposes cuts that would eliminate 52 positions. ... Related Research: Access the Agency Legislative Budget Requests for Fiscal Year 2013-2014.

The Week Ahead for Oct. 8 to Oct. 12

by Florida Current Staff - 8 months ago - +

This week The Florida Chamber Foundation holds its Future of Florida Forum, voter registration closes, Citizens Property Insurance Corp.'s Depopulation Committee meets, and the Office of the State Courts Administrator meets to hear and overview of the State Courts System's 2013-2014 legislative budget request.

The Week Ahead for Sept. 24 to Sept. 28

by Florida Current Staff - 9 months ago - +

This week the Higher Education Coordinating Council meets, the Human Trafficking Summit takes place, the Florida State Board of Education considers whether to extend the Commissioner of Education search, and water management districts hold final budget public hearings.

The Week Ahead for Sept. 10 to Sept. 14

by Florida Current Staff - 9 months ago - +

This week the Florida Public Service Commission has a week of hearings about the nuclear cost recovery clause, the Task Force on Citizen Safety and Protection, and the Board of Governors hold meetings as well as the Joint Legislative Budget Commission and several water management districts.