Florida · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 1408: Medical Coverage Assistance Program for Working Individuals with Disabilities
Did not advance Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
- Did not advance
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 1408 is a bill introduced in the Florida Senate on January 8, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Medical Coverage Assistance Program for Working Individuals with Disabilities. Primary sponsor: Smith. Most recent recorded action (March 13, 2026): Died in Health Policy.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Medical Coverage Assistance Program for Working Individuals with Disabilities; Citing this act as the "Economic Self-Sufficiency for Working Individuals with Disabilities Act"; contingent upon federal approval, requiring the Agency for Health Care Administration to implement and administer a Medicaid buy-in program for specified individuals with disabilities under certain circumstances; requiring the agency to determine the income eligibility level for the program; specifying requirements for the program; requiring the agency to seek federal approval through a Medicaid waiver or state plan amendment by a specified date, etc.
Sponsors
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smith | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“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 Policy
- Introduced
- Referred to Health Policy; Appropriations Committee on Health and Human Services; Appropriations
- Filed