Florida Administrative Code

(1) The Agency's Financial Analysis Unit shall determine and certify by August 31 of each year, those hospitals that meet the charity care obligation as defined in subsection 59H-1.0035(10), F.A.C., based on audited actual experience for the hospital's fiscal year ending within t…

(1) Covered services are limited to hospital services as defined in Rules 59G-4.160 and 59G-4.150, F.A.C., and the Florida Medicaid - Outpatient Hospital Services Coverage Policy, incorporated by reference in Rule 59G-4.160, F.A.C., unless otherwise specified in this rule. Copies…

(1) For a hospital to receive reimbursement for hospital services under the act, an individual must meet the following conditions: (a) Be a certified resident of a county in the state of Florida; (b) Be a qualified indigent patient or spend-down provision eligible patient; and, (…

(1) The county of residence has the primary responsibility for determining eligibility for individuals applying for coverage, using the eligibility determination procedures described in this section. The Agency shall conduct eligibility determinations only when the county demonst…

(1) The hospital shall send the application to the certifying agency for the county indicated on the application as the county of residence for the determination of eligibility and certification of the county of residence of the applicant. (2) The county has 60 days from the date…

(1) The hospital shall use the universal hospital claim form, UB 04/CMS-1450, to submit claims to the county for eligible individuals who received covered hospital care. (2) Each county shall designate an office or agency that will pay claims. The name, title, address, and phone …

(1) The hospital shall pursue all third party payors prior to submitting a claim to a county. This requirement shall not preclude submission of the application within time frames established in Rule 59H-1.008, F.A.C. The county, through the HCRA, shall serve as payor of last reso…

(1) If a hospital has not received payment from the responsible county for an eligible individual within 90 days of receipt of a claim, or if the claim is disputed and payment is not received from the county determined to be responsible within 60 days after all legal and administ…

All disputes among counties, the agency, a participating hospital or a regional referral hospital shall be resolved by order as provided in Chapter 120, F.S. Hearings shall be conducted as provided in Section 120.57, F.S., except that the hearing officer's order shall be the fina…

(1) Hospitals shall follow utilization review procedures established under the approved hospital utilization review plan for Medicaid. (2) Disputes between counties and hospitals over the appropriateness of an admission, length of stay, and medical necessity of the services provi…

(1) The hospital may appeal any decision made by the certifying agency concerning an applicant's eligibility under the Act. A fair hearing shall be conducted in accordance with Chapter 120, F.S. (2) Applicants or designated representatives are responsible for keeping appointments…

Rulemaking Authority Chapter 88-294, Section 27, Laws of Florida. Law Implemented 409.2673 FS. History-New 3-29-89, Amended 12-24-90, Formerly 10C-34.003, Amended 6-7-00, Repealed 12-22-09.

Rulemaking Authority Chapter 88-294, Section 27, Laws of Florida. Law Implemented 409.2673(4), (7), (9) FS. History-New 3-29-89, Amended 12-24-90, Formerly 10C-34.004, Amended 6-7-00, Repealed 12-22-09.

Rulemaking Authority Chapter 88-294, Section 27, Laws of Florida. Law Implemented 409.2673(9) FS. History-New 3-29-89, Amended 12-24-90, Formerly 10C-34.005, Amended 6-7-00, Repealed 12-22-09.

Rulemaking Authority Chapter 88294, Section 27, Laws of Florida. Law Implemented 409.2673(2) FS. History-New 32989, Amended 122490, Formerly 10C-34.006, Amended 6-7-00, Repealed 12-22-09.

Rulemaking Authority Chapter 88-294, Section 27, Laws of Florida. Law Implemented 409.2673(2), (8), (9) FS. History-New 3-29-89, Amended 12-24-90, Formerly 10C-34.008, Amended 6-7-00, Repealed 12-22-09.

Rulemaking Authority Chapter 88-294, Section 27, Laws of Florida. Law Implemented 409.2673(2), (9), (10) FS. History-New 3-29-89, Amended 12-24-90, Formerly 10C-34.009, Amended 6-7-00, Repealed 12-22-09.

Rulemaking Authority Chapter 88-294, Section 27, Laws of Florida. Law Implemented 409.2673(2) FS. History-New 32989, Amended 12-24-90, Formerly 10C-34.010, Amended 6-7-00, Repealed 12-22-09.

Rulemaking Authority Chapter 88-294, Section 27, Laws of Florida. Law Implemented 409.2673(2) FS. History-New 3-29-89, Formerly 10C-34.011, Repealed 12-22-09.

Rulemaking Authority 282.604 FS. Law Implemented 282.601-.606 FS. History-New 1-23-07, Formerly 60EE-1.001, Repealed 3-2-17.

(1) "Assistive technology" means any item, piece of equipment, or system, whether acquired commercially, modified, or customized, that is commonly used to increase, maintain, or improve functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities. (2) "Compliance" means compliance wi…

(1) When procuring electronic and information technology resources, state agencies shall procure those products which comply with the accessibility standards provided in rule 60-8.002, F.A.C., when such products are available in the commercial marketplace or when such products ar…

(1) When designing, developing and maintaining electronic and information technology resources, state agencies shall develop those processes or products which comply with the accessibility standards provided in rule 60-8.002, F.A.C. Documentation of such developments shall includ…

This rule defines terms used in Rule Chapter 60A-1, F.A.C. Other terms used in Rule Chapter 60A-1, F.A.C., shall be construed in accordance with definitions contained in Chapter 287, F.S. Terms not defined by statute or rule shall be construed according to their plain meaning, an…

(1) Agencies are delegated the conditional authority to purchase commodities or contractual services (except insurance, unless permitted pursuant to Section 287.022, F.S.). The conditions of this delegation are (i) that the agencies comply with the requirements of Section 287.042…

Rulemaking Authority 287.042(12) FS. Law Implemented 287.012(12) FS. History-New 8-24-04, Repealed 1-29-17.

Rulemaking Authority 120.57(3)(d), 287.042, 287.057(23)(d) FS. Law Implemented 120.57(3), 287.017, 287.042, 287.057, 287.133 FS. History-New 5-20-64, Amended 2-6-68, 5-20-71, 7-31-75, 10-1-78, 12-11-79, 2-26-80, 8-6-81, 10-11-81, 11-10-81, 2-11-82, 8-10-82, 10-13-83, 11-12-84, 12…

Rulemaking Authority 287.042(13) FS. Law Implemented 287.001, 287.042(2), (6), (7), (8), (11), 287.045(5) FS. History-New 2-6-68, Amended 5-20-71, 7-31-75, 10-1-78, 8-6-81, 10-13-83, Formerly 13A-1.07, Amended 11-3-88, 1-18-90, 4-10-91, Formerly 13A-1.007, Amended 1-1-96, 7-6-98,…

Rulemaking Authority 287.042(12) FS. Law Implemented 287.082, 287.084, 287.087, 287.092 FS. History-New 2-6-68, Amended 5-20-71, 7-31-75, 10-1-78, 8-6-81, 2-13-83, 10-13-83, 3-1-84, Formerly 13A-1.11, Amended 11-3-88, 4-10-91, Formerly 13A-1.011, Amended 1-10-05, 2-6-18.

Rulemaking Authority 287.042(12), 287.017(2) FS. Law Implemented 287.017 FS. History-New 7-26-04, Repealed 2-2-11.

(1) Upon request, the Department will procure insurance for Agencies when coverage is not available under the State Risk Management Trust Fund and is not excepted by law, and when any part of the premium is paid by the state. The Department will not procure insurance directly for…

An Agency that fails to have a Contract in place before a Contractor provides Commodities or renders Contractual Services in excess of CATEGORY TWO, except in the case of a valid emergency as certified by the agency head, shall submit to the Department a completed Form PUR 1010, …

Contracts which include services that provide for a Vendor to purchase commodities for subsequent transfer to the state, may be entered into by an agency only under the following circumstances: (1) The agency has determined that there is a demonstrated need to acquire the commodi…

(1) Common Carrier and Contracted Carrier Attestation Form. (a) Definitions. Capitalized terms used in this subsection herein have the definitions ascribed in section 908.111, F.S. (b) Common Carrier or Contracted Carrier Attestation. In accordance with section 908.111, F.S., a C…

(1) The Department has designated the Vendor Information Portal (VIP) at https://vendor.myfloridamarketplace.com as the state's centralized procurement website for electronic posting of agency solicitations, decisions or intended decisions. (2) All agency decisions or intended de…

A Purchasing Agreement is a defined quantity contract for a defined period that is competitively procured by the Department pursuant to Section 287.057, F.S., and that is used by agencies and eligible users pursuant to Section 287.056(1), F.S. Rulemaking Authority 287.032(2), 287…

Rulemaking Authority 287.042(12) FS. Law Implemented 287.042(9), (10) FS. History-New 6-21-04, Repealed 1-20-16.

Rulemaking Authority 287.042(12), 287.057(23) FS. Law Implemented 287.032, 287.042, 287.057 FS. History-New 7-1-03, Amended 5-16-04, Repealed 3-2-17.

(1) The State of Florida, through the Department, has instituted MyFloridaMarketPlace (MFMP), a statewide eProcurement system pursuant to section 287.057(24), F.S. The Transaction Fee is one percent (1.0%), or as may otherwise be established by law. All payments issued by Agencie…

Rulemaking Authority 287.042(12), 287.057(23) FS. Law Implemented 287.032, 287.042, 287.057 FS. History-New 7-1-03, Repealed 3-2-17.

(1) To qualify to provide Commodities and Contractual Services to the State of Florida, a vendor shall: (a) Register with MyFloridaMarketPlace (MFMP). 1. Registration can be completed at www.vendor.myfloridamarketplace.com by providing the following information: company name, tax…

(1) Florida Certified Contract Manager (FCCM) and Florida Certified Contract Negotiator (FCCN) certifications shall be offered only to employees of Florida Governmental Entities. (2) FCCN Certification. (a) Employees seeking FCCN Certification must complete and submit Form PUR 20…

(1) Agencies are authorized to use a Request For Information (RFI) for research to determine any or all of the following: whether to competitively procure particular commodities or contractual services; which solicitation process to use for a particular need; or general, special,…

(1) Agencies shall document all Requests for Quotes from Enterprise Wide Agreements with, at a minimum, the name of each responding vendor, the price, and the Commodities or Contractual Services to be provided. (2) Agencies shall base any purchase from Requests for Quotes on a de…

Rulemaking Authority 287.042(12) FS. Law Implemented 287.056(1) FS. History-New 7-26-04, Amended 10-15-06, 10-1-09, Formerly 60A-1.008(3)(a), (4), (5), Repealed 1-11-16.

(1) Agencies intending to purchase Commodities or Contractual Services in excess of CATEGORY TWO from a single source shall electronically post Form PUR 7776 "Description of Intended Single Source Purchase," revised 07/2022, which is incorporated herein by reference and available…

Rulemaking Authority 287.032(2), 287.042(12) FS. Law Implemented 287.042(9), 287.057(3) FS. History-New 2-6-68, Revised 5-20-71, Amended 7-31-75, 10-1-78, 8-6-81, 11-12-84, 12-17-85, Formerly 13A-1.09, Amended 11-3-88, 1-18-90, 4-10-91, Formerly 13A-1.009, Amended 1-9-95, 7-6-98,…