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SB 740FLORIDA · STATEWIDESession 2026dead
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SB 740: Proposed Florida Health Plan

Original title: Comprehensive Health Care for Residents

March 13, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

If passed, this bill would establish a new state-managed health insurance system in Florida that eliminates out-of-pocket costs for enrollees and creates a new regulatory office to oversee health quality and planning.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Florida residents

Residents would be eligible to enroll in the new state-run health plan without cost-sharing requirements.

Health care providers

Providers must meet specific eligibility requirements to participate in the Florida Health Plan.

What changed

Last recorded activity March 13, 2026.

What's next

Introduced.

Summary

This bill proposes the creation of a state-run 'Florida Health Plan' and a new Office of Health Quality and Planning. It outlines rules for provider participation, prohibits for enrollees, and establishes penalties for payment defaults.

Key Facts

You don't have to trust us. Each fact below is taken straight from the official document - click any one to see the exact passage, highlighted in the original.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will I have to pay copays or deductibles under this plan?
No, the bill explicitly prohibits requirements for enrollees.
Who will manage the new health plan?
The bill creates the Florida Health Board to manage financial arrangements and the Office of Health Quality and Planning to oversee quality and planning.

Why It Matters

If passed, this bill would establish a new state-managed health insurance system in Florida that eliminates out-of-pocket costs for enrollees and creates a new regulatory office to oversee health quality and planning.

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International Financial Cooperation

The bill explicitly authorizes the Florida Health Board to establish financial arrangements with foreign countries, which is an unusual provision for state-level health legislation.

Connected Entities

Sources

Open source document

openstates.org

Analysis Score

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  • Controversy75
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