2. Regulations 

PAS in Florida are governed by: 

• Florida Administrative Code 59G-4.215 for Medicaid personal care services 

• Florida Statutes 413.402 for personal care attendant programs 

3. Licensing or Certification 

Providers must be licensed as a home health agency, unless exempt. Non-Medicare/Medicaid certified agencies that don't provide skilled care may be exempt from accreditation requirements 

4. Responsible State Agency 

The Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) oversees PAS providers 

5. Application Process 

Providers must apply through AHCA. The specific application process may vary depending on the type of provider and services offered. 

6. Required Documentation 

Required documents typically include: 

• Physician's orders 

• Plan of Care (POC) developed in accordance with 42 CFR 484.18 and section 409.905, F.S.  

• Proof of provider qualifications 

• Background screening results for staff 

7. Timeline for Approval 

The timeline for approval varies. Providers must obtain authorization from the Medicaid contracted Quality Improvement Organization (QIO) every 180 days 

8. Pre-Application Process 

There is no specific pre-application process mentioned in the available information. 

9. Pre-Application Training 

While there's no mandatory pre-application training mentioned, providers must ensure staff are trained to deliver PAS according to state regulations. 

10. Additional Notes 

• PAS can be self-directed under certain Medicaid programs, allowing participants to set provider qualifications and determine pay rates 

• Services cannot be provided by relatives, household members, or individuals with legal responsibility for the recipient, except in consumer-directed care programs 

• Providers must document methods used to train parents or legal guardians in the medical record