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2020 Waiver Renewal - Model Waiver

2020 Waiver Renewal - Model Waiver

The Agency for Health Care Administration (Agency) is announcing the start of a 30-day public notice and comment period.  The Agency is seeking to renew Florida’s 1915(c) FD Waiver (FL.40205), which operates under the authority of Section 1915(c) of the Social Security Act.

Significant changes to the approved waiver that are being made in the renewal application include:

  • Incorporated eQ Health Solutions as contracted entity responsible for care coordination of Model Waiver recipients
  • Update performance measures in the following appendices: A,B,C,D,F,G & I
  • Update waiver services to remove the Assistive Technology and Service Evaluation service.

The Agency will conduct a 30-day public notice and comment period prior to the submission of the proposed amendment requests to Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).  The Agency will consider all public comments received regarding the proposed renewal request.  The 30-day public notice and public comment period is from February 24, 2020 through March 24, 2020.  This public notice and public comment period is being held to solicit public input from recipients, providers, and all stakeholders and interested parties.

When submitting comments, please include “Proposed Renewal to 1915(c) Model Waiver” in the subject line:

  • Submit email comments to [email protected] .
  • Submit comments by mail to Bureau of Medicaid Policy, Agency for Health Care Administration, 2727 Mahan Drive, MS 20, Tallahassee, Florida 32308.

Model Waiver Renewal Request [ pdf 3.8 MB ]