AHCA is urging people receiving these letters to take steps now to re-apply. 2021-39), CS/CS/SB 1954 (Ch. Gov. Still, the Governors budget recommendations would increase GR spending by more than $1 billion (3.0 percent) next year, and still leave $2.2 billion in unallocated GR (cash) reserves. Paid for by FLORIDA TAXWATCH RESEARCH INSTITUTE, Address:106 N. Bronough St., Tallahassee, FL 32301Phone: 850.222.5052Email: info@floridataxwatch.org. Providers are directed to actively work to schedule follow-up in-person visits to administer immunizations and other physical components of the exam which cannot be accomplished through telemedicine. Delay of fair hearings only in those instances when the recipient is continuing to receive services pending the outcome of the hearing. HHS provides guidance. The most recent renewal is effective January 16, 2022. Word: | The $600/week of additional unemployment insurance payments under the CARES Act will not be counted as income in determining Medicaid eligibility. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the surplus for Fiscal Year 2021-22 is $21.8 billion the highest in state history and more than 21 percent above the state budget for the fiscal year. Seniors will be able to sign up to have the vaccine come to them by emailing a request to HomeboundVaccine@em.myflorida.com. Excel: Contact Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Get Information About the Volkswagen Settlement, Florida Mitigation Fund, Protect the Environment from Solid and Hazardous Wastes, Environmental Accountability and Transparency, https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/FLDEP/bulletins/2e25c9c. The Senate spending plan recommended the state stop providing optional Medicaid benefits including services for 19- and 20-year-old residents (with the exception of pregnant women, people in foster care and people with developmental disabilities), adult vision, hearing, chiropractic and podiatric services, as well as an over-the-counter drug benefit. Join the Florida TaxWatch mailing list and keep yourself informed. First Lady Casey DeSantis Announces Statewide Public Health Advisory Following Press Conference and Agency Roundtable in Gadsden County, ICYMI from the Department of Education: Florida School Grades Far Exceed Expectations, Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Record Surplus for Fiscal Year 2021-22. 2021-36), Last Action: 6/3/2021 Chapter No. 2021-36), Last Action: 5/13/2021 Chapter No. This follows total revenue losses of $3.9 billion in FY2019-20 and FY2020-21. AHCA states: "Florida Medicaid will take you to get the COVID-19 vaccine at no cost. The statement from the Senate said, the revised estimate will help inform decision making moving forward as the final budget, implementing, and conforming bills are developed in partnership with the Florida House of Representatives., Designed by Elegant Themes | Powered by WordPress, Only one Florida city made the list of the nation's Top 50 richest, Florida's poorest town has an annual median income of just $22,000, Tallahassee braces for a busy week as legislative committees convene, Florida Cabinet set to meet, Florida House Speaker supplements DeSantis crackdown on diversity, equality, and inclusion, Media Check: Like Bill Murray in Caddyshack, we drain Ben Sasse's new pool and find a Baby Ruth. Disclaimer: The information on this system is unverified. DEO determines the maximum number of weeks available to RA claimants based on a statutory formula that looks at the average unemployment rate for the most recent third calendar year quarter (i.e., July, August, and September). Despite the negative revenue impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the Legislatures early talk of shortfalls and budget cuts, Governor Ron DeSantis has released a proposed budget for FY2021- 22 that totals $96.578 billion, a $4.308 billion (4.7 percent) increase over current year spending. The appropriations measures passed by the Legislature comprise the state budget. Bills that have selected provisions that are similar in text. This website houses a collection of documents that detail the fiscal status of the State of Florida. Join the Florida TaxWatch mailing list and keep yourself informed. Included in this collection are Agency Javascript must be enabled for site search. However, EA was discontinued beginning August 1, 2021. 2021-40), SB 2518 (Ch. Even with all these spending initiatives, the state still has record General Revenue (GR) reserves of $11.9 billion (a number that is sure to grow considerably when the next revenue estimates are adopted in August). 2021-3), SB 2500 (Ch. Please [click here] to find a test site in your area. This would be the largest state budget in history and the fourth largest annual growth in the last ten years. Between May 2021 and May 2022, Floridas labor force grew by 313,000, or 3.0 percent, faster than the national labor force growth rate of 2.2 percent over the year. Conference Meetings & Offers | FNS approval of the SNAP extension for August is here. Copyright 2000- 2023 State of Florida. State of Florida Budget. DCFs questions and answers about online purchasing, As of July 1, 2021, the extended timeframe ends, prior authorization requirements will be reinstated, Florida has not opted to receive 100 percent federal Medicaid funding for COVID-19 testing. Join our newsletter to stay up to date on our latest research. Students in distance learning for 2020-21 can still receive school meals through the National School Lunch Program if they are eligible. The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 extended PEUC and PUA benefits through the week ending September 6, 2021. As of May 2022, among households in Florida with children: 18 percent reported a loss of employment income; 26 percent reported little to no confidence in their ability to pay their next rent or mortgage payment; and 22 percent reported not having enough food to eat in the week prior to the survey. Details can be found here. Statutes, Video Broadcast In terms of available general revenue to meet the critical and high priority needs of Floridians, the Outlook estimates that there will be a revenue shortfall of $2.75 billion in FY 2021-2022, a shortfall of $1.90 billion in FY 2022-2023, and a shortfall of $927 million in FY 2023-2024. This increase over current spending includes $6.9 billion in increased federal Medicaid and education funds. THE GOVERNORS FY2021-22 BUDGET RECOMMENDATIONS Despite the negative revenue impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the Legislatures early talk of shortfalls and Effective October 2021, FNS has mandated a permanent increase to SNAP through a revamp of the Thrifty Food Plan. Funds-Statewide Issues Senate Offer 1 - Budget, Proviso, Back of Bill, ATD Senate Offer 1 - Proviso, Back of Bill, SB 2502 - Implementing the 2022-2023 General Appropriations Act, SB 2506 - Ratification of Department of Management Services Rules, Florida Education Finance Package (FEFP) - 2/10/22, SPB 2502 - Implementing the 2022-2023 General Appropriations Act, SPB 2506 - Ratification of Department of Management Services Rules, Florida Education Finance Program (FEFP) - 2/4/22, AEG Senate Offer - Budget (Offer 2); Proviso (Offer 1), SB 2510 - Florida Gaming Control Commission, SB 2516 - Office of the Judges of Compensation Claims, SB 2520 - Department of Financial Services Opioid Settlement Clearing Trust Fund, SPB 2510 - Florida Gaming Control Commission, SPB 2516 - Office of the Judges of Compensation Claims, SPB 2520 - Department of Financial Services Opioid Settlement Clearing Trust Fund, JUA-CCJ House Offer 1 - Implementing FY 22-23 Packet, JUA-CCJ House Offer 1 - BOB FY 22-23 Packet, House Offer 2 - JUA-CCJ FY 22-23 Budget docs, SB 2528 - Trust Funds/Opioid Settlement Trust Fund, SPB 2528 - Trust Funds/Opioid Settlement Trust Fund, ATD Senate Offer 1 - Provise, Back of Bill, ITAS House Offer #1 Implenting & Conforming Bill, Implementing the 2022-2023 General Appropriations Act, Conference Chairs, Senator Kelli Stargel and Representative Jay Trumbull, Office of the Judges of Compensation Claims. Florida continues to outpace the nation as Floridas businesses continue to have robust employment opportunities. Legislative leaders reached agreement on more than $22 billion in school spending, including a bump in money for teacher salaries as well as $1,000 bonuses for teachers and principals. DCF has reopened its brick-and-mortar storefronts, which were previously closed due to coronavirus. HHS has issued guidance on the flexibilities in TANF to respond to COVID-19. 2021-28), SB 2500 (Ch. 2021 unemployment compensation claimants can access free or reduced cost health insurance through the ACA marketplace. There are no state agency instructions on where uninsured people can receive free treatment. AHCA is working to notify recipients who may have received a termination notice in the month of March that their benefits will be reinstated. Senate Appropriations Chairwoman Kelli Stargel, R-Lakeland, is in favor of a bonus plan for teachers and principals included in the 2021-22 Florida budget. Although PEUC and PUAdid not end until September 6, 2021, Florida withdrew from the Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation Program (FPUC) effective June 26, 2021. 2021-5), SB 2500 (Ch. For Fiscal Year 2021-22, the estimate of recurring general revenue is $1.4 billion below pre-pandemic estimates. Paid for by FLORIDA TAXWATCH RESEARCH INSTITUTE, Address:106 N. Bronough St., Tallahassee, FL 32301Phone: 850.222.5052Email: info@floridataxwatch.org, BUILT FOR SUCCESS: MANUFACTURINGS ROLE IN FLORIDAS ECONOMY, Looking Back at Census 2020: What Floridas Business and Community Leaders Need to Know, Keep up-to-date with the latest TaxWatch research and what's going on at the Capitol by signing up to receive our Weekly Update newsletter each Saturday, Copyright 2023 by Florida TaxWatch Research Institute. Florida TaxWatch is pleased to present taxpayers with a guide to the FY2021-22 state budget, which went into effect July 1, 2021. As of July 1, 2021, the availability of provider provisional enrollment for in-state and out-of-state providers will end. Based on the downturn in unemployment, the maximum number of weeks for RA reverted to 12 effective January 1, 2022. In education, we maintain an unprecedented level of per student funding for K-12 education, including a $500 million allocation to raise teacher salaries. To do this, DCF explains that it partnered with the Department of Economic Opportunity to apply good cause statewide for TANF and SNAP recipients who would otherwise be subject to participation in mandatory work requirements as a condition of receiving those benefits. The appropriations measures Skip to Navigation | Skip to Main Content | Skip to Site Map. The public charge rule will not be applied to immigrants use of Medicaid benefits for COVID-19 testing and treatment. It rescinds an advisory issued in January that had restricted vaccinations to people who could show proof of Florida residency. reinstated, although DCF says that no one will lose Medicaid due to recertification. Resources and guidance. For help with enrollment, contact Covering Florida at 877-813-9115. Hospitals are not happy. 2021-29), SB 2500 (Ch. USDA extends certification periods through May 31, 2020, for some participants. The 2022 Legislature passed a record $112.1 billion budget. American Rescue Plan Act Changes. AHCA is loosening coverage restrictions for behavioral health services. Among other priorities, our budget modernizes our documentary stamp distributions to dedicate a steady stream of funding in three key areas of infrastructure affordable housing, wastewater, and mitigating sea-level rise. A thriving economy is one in which all residents can access what they need to live healthy, happy, and prosperous lives: safe housing, nutritious food, affordable health care, economic security, and opportunities for enjoyment and recreation. As a comparison, the 2021 Legislature appropriated $36.5 billion in GR. RA work-search and work registration requirements reinstated on May 30, 2021. 2021-41, companion bill(s) passed, see SB 2500 (Ch. Under a directive from Governor DeSantis to waive work requirements for safety net programs, DCF waived work requirements for individuals participating in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) through May 2021. On the heels of the COVID-19 pandemic, the development of the FY 2022-23 state budget represented an opportunity to make bold investments in each of these areas to secure a strong foundation for the states future.In 2021, the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) announced that the economic recession spurred by COVID-19 technically lasted only two months, ending in April 2020. Effective with applications filed in February 2020, the time for submitting documentation required to process an application is extended for 120 days from the date of the application and eligibility will still be effective the first day of the month the application was received. USDA waived physical presence requirements: Although the scope and logistics are unclear at this time, USDA has given DOH permission to waive the requirement that persons be physically present at each certification or recertification determination in order to determine eligibility under the program through May 31, 2020. Companion bills that are substantially similar in text or have substantial portions of text that are largely the same. 2021-160), SB 2500 (Ch. 2021-28), SB 2514 (Ch. Effective May 5, 2020, all prior authorization requirements for mental health or substance use disorder treatment are waived and service limitations (frequency and duration) are lifted. The majority of the budget will fund domestic marketing programs aimed at driving sales of Florida Orange Juice. In a released statement following the vote Senator Kelli Stargel (R-Lakeland), Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, said, We appropriate(d) resources to fully fund the Medicaid program, which as a result of the pandemic has over 730,000 additional enrollees for a caseload of 4.5 million Floridians. This increased revenue led the 2022 Legislature to invest in state employees with an across-the-board 5.4 percent pay raise (plus numerous other targeted pay enhancements) and provide substantial increases in per-student spending and education facilities, environmental, and health care spending. Bringing The Sunshine State Back: the Impact of COVID-19 Across Floridas Economy & Options for Recovery, Copyright 2023 by Florida TaxWatch Research Institute. These reserves were boosted by the Governors $3 billion in line-item vetoes. The appropriations measures passed by the Legislature comprise the state budget. Between May 2021 and May 2022, Floridas total private sector employment grew by 459,500 jobs (5.9%), faster than the national private sector job growth rate of 5.1 percent over the year. The Florida Leads budget includes more than $134 million to provide funding for services to children and families who receive services through Floridas child welfare system. The Florida Department of Environmental Protection is the states lead agency for environmental management and stewardship protecting our air, water and land. HOME; FREEDOM FIRST. Specific documents can also be found by selecting the search option, and entering a word or a phrase. APPROPRIATION: Despite the headwinds created by the Biden administrations policies, Florida is in a strong fiscal position because we preserved freedom and kept our economy open, said Governor Ron DeSantis. Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Your JavaScript is turned off limiting this websites functionality. Effective July 1, 2021, this policy has been rescinded. People getting VA income were not included in the automated renewal. The Florida Hospital Association President and CEO Mary Mayhew said previously, As Florida recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic, now is not the time to cut critical state funding to a vital safety net program and to the hundreds of thousands of doctors, nurses, and hospital staff who provide care to Medicaid patients. 2021-36), Statewide Flooding and Sea Level Rise Resilience, Last Action: 5/13/2021 Chapter No. DCF opens offices. The Senate unanimously passed its budget for the 2021-22 fiscal year yesterday, but not before lengthy discussion of one area that is seeing significant cuts healthcare, primarily in cuts to hospital funding and the Healthy Start program. The following icons link to free Reader/Viewer software: Extended application time. No Medicaid recipient will lose Medicaid eligibility during the COVID-19 public health emergency (unless the individual is no longer a state resident or request voluntary termination); under the newly enacted Families First Coronavirus Response Act, a state is prohibited from ending coverage for recipients enrolled as of March 18th for the duration of the public health emergency if the state opts to obtain an enhanced federal Medicaid match. The Florida Leads budget for Fiscal Year 2021-22 totals $101.5 billion, ensures the State maintains substantial funding in reserves, including General Revenue, to effectively respond to any unforeseen emergency, and continues to prioritize our K-12 education students and teachers, and Floridas environmental resources. 2021-36), Last Action: 6/3/2021 Chapter No. The American Rescue Plan Act makes funding available for a four-month increase in the benefit of up to $35 monthly, if a state chooses to do so. 2021-46), CS/CS/SB 1954 (Ch. While not all these vetoes reduced the size of the budget, they did cut FY2022-23 spending by $2.1 billion ($1.9 billion in GR). The student or parent/guardian may pick up meals at the school but should contact their school for more information. prohibiting visitors in certain residential settings to minimize the spread of infection. Effective July 1, 2021 service limits will be reinstated for behavioral health services and effective July 15, 2021 Medicaid prior authorization requirements will be reinstated for behavioral health services. The Florida Education Finance Program (FEFP) Medicaid Hospital Funding Programs FY 2020-2021 Immediate Reversions HB 5003 - Implementing the 2021-2022 General Appropriations TALLAHASSEE, Fla. Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the surplus for Fiscal Year 2021-22 is $21.8 billion the highest in state history and more than 21 percent above the state budget for the fiscal year. 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