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HB 719 Florida House · 2025 Regular Session

Federal Approval for Community Health Workers as Medicaid Providers

Summary
Federal Approval for Community Health Workers as Medicaid Providers; Requires AHCA to seek federal approval by specified date to enroll & recognize community health workers as Medicaid providers & to use certain funds & means to secure financing for workers' services; provides guidelines for federal approval; provides reporting requirements.
Issues: ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareThe bill expands Medicaid provider recognition to include community health workers and seeks financing for their services, improving access to healthcare.95% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill expands Medicaid provider types to include Community Health Workers, who often serve diverse, underserved populations, including immigrants, improving access to health services.75% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentThe bill seeks to recognize community health workers as Medicaid providers and secure financing for their services, supporting their employment and compensation.85% confidence
Bill status died 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 19, 2025 Last action Jun 16, 2025
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Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
8
Key actions
1
Committee
4
Feb 26, 2025
Lower · Passed
Now in Health Care Facilities & Systems Subcommittee
lower
Feb 26, 2025
Committee
Referred to Health & Human Services Committee
lower
Feb 26, 2025
Committee
Referred to Health Care Budget Subcommittee
lower
Feb 26, 2025
Committee
Referred to Health Care Facilities & Systems Subcommittee
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Kelly Skidmore
Kelly Skidmore
DDemocratic
FL
92
Co
Photo of Daryl Campbell
Daryl Campbell
DDemocratic
FL
99