30497011, 59G-4.261 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 30497011

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION

Division:

Medicaid

Chapter:

MEDICAID POLICY

Overview

RULE:

59G-4.261

Private Duty Nursing and Family Home Health Aide Services

PURPOSE:

The purpose of the amendment to Rule 59G-4.261, Florida Administrative Code, (F.A.C.), is to incorporate by reference the Florida Medicaid Private Duty Nursing and Family Home Health Aide Services Coverage Policy, February 2026.

SUMMARY:

The revised coverage policy includes new definitions, clarifies recipient and provider criteria, and updates coverage information to align with the 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:

2/6/2026 Vol. 52/25

COMMENTS:

From 2/6/2026 To 2/27/2026 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

Ref-16936 Florida Medicaid Private Duty Nursing Services Coverage Policy
Ref-19184 Private Duty Nursing and Family Home Health Aide Services Coverage Policy

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