Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Jennifer Steelman
Department: Office of Management and Budget
Information
Requested Action
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MOTION TO AUTHORIZE County Administrator to execute and submit to the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (“AHCA”) placeholder Letters of Agreement (“LOAs”), and any related documents required by AHCA, in connection with the Broward County Local Provider Participation Fund for the upcoming program year, subject to review and approval as to legal sufficiency by the Office of the County Attorney.
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Why Action is Necessary
Board authorization is required for the County Administrator to execute the placeholder LOAs before submittal to AHCA.
What Action Accomplishes
This action authorizes the County Administrator to execute and return the placeholder LOAs to AHCA by October 1, 2026.
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Previous Action Taken
None.
Summary Explanation/Background
In prior years, the Board authorized the County Administrator to execute the required Letters of Agreement (“LOAs”) as part of the annual resolution imposing the Local Provider Participation Fund special assessment. This year, the assessment rate-setting process has been delayed pending federal approvals, and no assessment has yet been imposed for the upcoming program year. AHCA has requested that participating local governments execute and return placeholder LOAs by October 1, 2026.
The placeholder LOAs establish maximum potential funding amounts and do not obligate the County to transfer funds or impose an assessment. Execution of the placeholder LOAs does not affect the annual assessment process required by the Broward County Local Provider Participation Fund Ordinance, including satisfaction of the applicable requirements by participating hospitals and subsequent Board consideration of whether to impose the assessment.
Source of Additional Information
Jennifer Steelman, Director, Office of Management & Budget, (954) 357-6226
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Impact/Cost Summary
There is no fiscal impact associated with this item.