← All Florida bills

H1351Introduced in the House

Presumptive Medicaid Eligibility for Pregnant Women

Failed

Introduced by Kimberly Daniels, District 14

What does this bill do?

Plain-English breakdown

Writing a plain-English summary of this bill… this can take a few seconds the first time.

Official description

Authorizes certain entities meeting specified criteria to serve as qualified Medicaid providers for purposes of making presumptive Medicaid eligibility determinations for pregnant women; requires DCF to ensure that such providers are adequately trained & monitored for compliance when serving in such roles; requires AHCA to provide Medicaid coverage to pregnant women deemed presumptively eligible for duration of specified time period; provides that pregnant women deemed presumptively eligible are entitled to coverage of all medically necessary services under Medicaid program during such eligibility period; requires that all prior authorizations granted before or during such period remain in effect for duration of such period; requires agency, within specified timeframe, to seek federal approval to extend allowable period of presumptive Medicaid eligibility coverage for pregnant women; requires agency & department to initiate certain rulemaking within specified timeframe.

Where it stands

Died in Health Care Facilities & Systems Subcommittee

March 13, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.

Bill history

  1. Filed

  2. 1st Reading (Original Filed Version)

  3. Referred to Health Care Facilities & Systems Subcommittee

  4. Referred to Health Care Budget Subcommittee

  5. Referred to Health & Human Services Committee

  6. Now in Health Care Facilities & Systems Subcommittee

  7. Died in Health Care Facilities & Systems Subcommittee

Verify the information

Our commitment to neutrality

We provide factual information only. We never tell you which politicians or bills to support, and we do not rank, score, or endorse anyone.