FALA 2021 Legislative and Regulatory Policy Positions
The following list of topics represent general policy statements of the Florida Assisted Living Association as approved by the Legislative Committee.
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FUNDING:
  • Support increased reimbursement rates for Assistive Care Services and Long Term Care Services.
  • Support increased funding for Personal Needs Allowances.
  • Support increased funding for reducing the backlog of residents on the LTC wait list.
  • Support creation of a funding methodology workgroup for Medicaid reimbursement.
  • Support funding assistance with costs associated with COVID-19 mitigation efforts
  • Support operational costs relief initiatives
REGULATION/LICENSING:
  • Support the equitable application of Chapters 408, 409, 429 and 435, F.S. and related administrative rules.
  • Oppose regulation that increases cost but has no substantial impact on resident health and safety.
  • Oppose unfunded regulatory mandates.
  • Study the potential of creating alternative accreditation options for facilities.
  • Study the applicability of the current specialty license structure (LNS, ECC and LMH).
  • Support adequate training of agency personnel to ensure appropriate and uniform application of inspection standards.
  • Support a consultative versus punitive survey process that increases compliance through the establishment of best practices.
SAFETY / EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT:
  • Support ways to create cooperative working relationships with state and local emergency management agencies to ensure resident safety during an emergency situation.
  • Support and recognize assisted living facilities who are meeting or exceeding mandated safety standards.
LIABILITY INSURANCE / LAWSUIT ABUSE:
  • Support tort reform efforts to address assisted living facility liability and insurance issues, including COVID-19 related claims.
  • Support the creation of a workgroup to study assisted living facility insurance rates.
EMPLOYEE / STAFFING ISSUES:
  • Support appropriate staffing requirements to fulfill residents needs and ensure their safety.

2021 Session Dates

January 11-15, 2021                             Interim Committee Meetings

January 25-29, 2021                             Interim Committee Meetings

February 1-5, 2021                               Interim Committee Meetings

February 8-12, 2021                             Interim Committee Meetings

February 15-19, 2021                           Interim Committee Meetings

March 2, 2021                                       Regular Session Convenes

April 30, 2021                                        Last Day of Regular Session

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