Florida · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 531: Managed Care Plans
Did not advance Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
- Did not advance
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Plain-language summary
HB 531 is a bill introduced in the Florida House on November 24, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Managed Care Plans. Primary sponsor: Fabián Basabe (Republican), Webster Barnaby (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 13, 2026): Died in Health Care Facilities & Systems Subcommittee.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Managed Care Plans; Revises Medicaid managed care contract requirements to prohibit managed care plans from reviewing certain prior authorization claims for medical necessity; requires that managed care plans provide coverage for durable medical equipment & complex rehabilitation technology from qualified provider, from within provider network, of enrollee's choosing; requires AHCA to adopt certain rules.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fabián Basabe | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 106 |
| Webster Barnaby | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 29 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Died in Health Care Facilities & Systems Subcommittee
- 1st Reading (Original Filed Version)
- Now in Health Care Facilities & Systems Subcommittee
- Referred to Health & Human Services Committee
- Referred to Health Care Facilities & Systems Subcommittee
- Filed