Notice is hereby given that the following correction has been made to the proposed rule in Vol. 36 No. 18, May 7, 2010 issue of the Florida Administrative Weekly.

SUMMARY OF STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS: A statement of estimated regulatory costs was prepared for the proposed rule.

The proposed rule applies primarily to persons that enter into voluntary agreements to become Medicaid providers, and violate the laws, rules or regulations governing the Medicaid program. The proposed rule has limited application to other persons that violate the laws, rules or regulations related to the Medicaid program. Medicaid providers contract with Florida’s Medicaid program to deliver a broad range of goods and services in accordance with the laws, rules and regulations of the Medicaid program. Currently, there are approximately 100,000 Medicaid providers in Florida including businesses and public entities. Small businesses, small counties and small cities may be affected by the proposed rule. If a Medicaid provider, or other person, violates a Medicaid related law, rule or regulation, the proposed rule identifies the sanction applicable to the provider or person resulting from the violation. The sanctions authorized by the proposed rule include corrective actions, monetary penalties, suspension and termination of providers from the Medicaid program.

Any person who wishes to provide information regarding a statement of estimated regulatory costs, or provide a proposal for a lower cost regulatory alternative must do so in writing within 21 days of this notice.