31405513, 59G-4.130 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 31405513

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION

Division:

Medicaid

Chapter:

MEDICAID POLICY

Overview

RULE:

59G-4.130

Home Health Visit Services

PURPOSE:

The purpose of the amendment to Rule 59G-4.130, Florida Administrative Code, (F.A.C.), is to incorporate by reference the Florida Medicaid Home Health Services Coverage Policy, September 2026, and revise the rule title.

SUMMARY:

The revised policy removes licensed practical nurses as service providers to comport with Title 42, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), section 440.70 and includes coverage of Family Home Health Aide Services to align with the intent and requirements of Chapter 2025-171, Laws of Florida (L.O.F.).

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

409.903, 409.919, 409.961 FS.

LAW:

400.4765, 409.902, 409.903, 409.905, 409.907, 409.908, 409.9081, 409.912, 409.913, 409.973 FS.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

9/24/2026 Vol. 52/186

COMMENTS:

From 9/24/2026 To 10/15/2026 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

Ref-16937 Florida Medicaid Home Health Visit Services Coverage Policy
Ref-20214 Florida Medicaid Home Health Services Coverage Policy September 2026

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