Florida lawmakers approved the measure in 2011, but still await a waiver from the federal government to implement the changes. A partial determination from the feds is expected in February.
Those in favor of the new Medicaid requirement for more than 3.2 million Floridians say it could save the state program about $20.8 billion in its first fiscal year, according to the report.
Those opposed worry profit-seeking organizations will cut on the number and quality of services provided to maximize margins, and have called for a boost to regulators to oversee managed-care organizations if the waiver is granted.
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