Below is a list of open rules for the Division of Health Care Policy and Oversight. Links to notices published in the Florida Administrative Register (FAR) can be found under "notices published for this rulemaking." Contact information is listed in each notice for the related rulemaking.
All Agency rules can be found in the Florida Administrative Register (FAR).
The Health Care Policy and Oversight rulemaking team maintains this page. If you find errors or have questions about the content on the page, please contact a member of the rulemaking team.
Rule Chapter 59A-3, Hospital Licensure
Rule 59A-3.066 Licensure Procedure, 59A-3.252 Classification of Hospitals, 59A-3.273 Management and Administration.
Workshop Information: A workshop will be held on November 4, 2024, from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Agency for Health Care Administration, 2727 Mahan Drive, Tallahassee, Florida, 32308, Building 3, Conference Room B.
Notices Published for This Rulemaking
The Agency is proposing to amend these rules to update language, clarify requirements, and implement the provisions of 2024-12 L.O.F. (SB 330) and 2024-201 L.O.F. (SB 644).
Workshop Notice
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Draft Text 59A-3.066
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Draft Text 59A-3.252
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Draft Text 59A-3.273
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Rule 59A-3.246 Licensed Programs
Workshop Information: A workshop will be held on November 15, 2024, from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Agency for Health Care Administration, 2727 Mahan Drive, Tallahassee, Florida, 32308, Building 3, Conference Room A.
Notices Published for This Rulemaking
The Agency is proposing to amend this rule to update language, clarify requirements, and implement provisions of legislation.
Workshop Notice
Workshop Agenda
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59A-3.246 DRAFT
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Rule 59A-3.2461, Organ Transplant Programs
Notices Published for This Rulemaking
The Agency announces the convening of a negotiated rulemaking proceeding to create a rule addressing criteria for hospitals that provide adult and pediatric organ transplantation services. The purpose of the negotiated rulemaking is to draft a mutually acceptable proposed rule.
Agenda
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Rule Chapter 59A-35, Health Care Licensing Procedures
Rule 59A-35.060, Licensure Application Process.
Workshop Information: Will be held if requested.
Notices Published for This Rulemaking
The Agency proposes to amend Rule 59A-35.060, F.S. with updates to licensure applications for Hospitals, Home Health Agencies, and Homemaker and Companion Services.
Workshop Notice
Agenda
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Draft Text
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Draft Home Health Agency Application
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Draft Homemaker and Companion Services Provider Application
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Draft Hospital Application
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Rule 59A-35.090, Background Screening
Notices Published for This Rulemaking
The Agency proposes to amend Rule 59A-35.090 to align with 2024-243 LOF regarding background screening requirements, as well as update the Background Screening Application for Exemption, AHCA Form 3110-0019, and the Attestation of Compliance with Background Screening Requirements, AHCA Form 3100-0008.
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Draft Attestation of Compliance with Background Screening Requirements
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Draft Background Screening Application for Exemption
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Rule Chapter 59A-36, Assisted Living Facility
Rule 59A-36.006 Admission Procedures, Appropriateness of Placement and Continued Residency Criteria, 59A-36.021 Extended Congregate Care Services.
Workshop Information: A workshop will be held on December 18, 2024, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Agency for Health Care Administration, 2727 Mahan Drive, Tallahassee, Florida, 32308, Building 3, Conference Room B.
Notices Published for This Rulemaking
The Agency proposes to amend Rules 59A-36.006 and 59A-36.021 regarding admissions and continued residency criteria’s for assisted living facilities as it relates to communicable diseases.
Workshop Notice
Agenda
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59A-36.006 Draft Text
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59A-36.021 Draft Text
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Rule Chapter 59C-1, Procedures For The Administration Of Sections 408.031-408.045, Florida Statutes, Health Facility And Services Development Act
Rule 59C-1.008, Certificate of Need Application Procedures
Workshop Information: Will be held if requested.
Notices Published for This Rulemaking
The Agency is proposing to amend Rule 59C-1.008 to revise AHCA Form 3150-0001 and AHCA Form 3150-0003 to update language and rule references.
Workshop Notice
Agenda
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Draft Application for a Certificate Need
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Draft Transfer of a Certificate of Need
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