Bell v. Agency for Health Care Administration

BOOTH, Judge.

Appellant challenges the validity of Florida Administrative Code Rule 59G-4.070 (“Florida Rule”), dealing with durable medical equipment (“DME”), on the ground that it does not comply with federal mandates. The ALJ concluded the Florida Rule is not invalid. We disagree, and reverse the Final Order. § 120.68(7), Fla. Stat.

Medicaid is a joint state and federal program providing medical coverage to low-income persons. A federal agency, the Health Care Financing Administration (“HCFA”), regulates federal Medicaid requirements. The Agency for Health Care Administration (“ACHA”) is the…