Category: Florida Legislative News

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”) has released the following informational papers related to Section 111 of the Medicare, Medicaid, and SCHIP Extension Act of 2007 (“SCHIP”): Group Health Plan (“GHP”) Data Elements: Who Must Be Reported? Registration …

Florida Governor Charlie Crist, in his capacity as a Trustee for the State Board of Administration (“SBA”), today, September 25, 2008, met with leaders of BlackRock Financial to discuss the status of Florida’s investment funds. BlackRock currently manages $7.7 billion …

To view a complete story, click on a headline below: Floridians’ deduction on fed tax form stalls The renewal of a significant tax break that has allowed Floridians to write off part of their state and local sales taxes stalled …

REMINDER: Colodny Fass, P.A. will host a fundraiser for Senator JD Alexander (R -Winterhaven) in its Fort Lauderdale Office on September 30, 2008 at 11:30 am. Campaign contributions should be made out to “JD Alexander Campaign” and are limited to …

REMINDER AND UPDATE: Colodny Fass, P.A. (“CFTKA”) will host a fundraiser for Senator JD Alexander (R -Winterhaven) in its Fort Lauderdale Office on September 30, 2008 at 11:30 am. Campaign contributions should be made out to “JD Alexander Campaign” and …

For your information, PESI, LLC recently released a report entitled “Florida P.I.P. Litigation: Hot Topics, Trends and the Future of P.I.P.” Topics covered in the report include: P.I.P. 2008: Legislative Cure or Boondoggle? Medicare Fee Schedules Florida’s 2007 P.I.P. Amendments: …

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has released a reminder regarding Employer Size vs. Covered Lives and Small Employer Exception related to Section 111 of the Medicare, Medicaid, and SCHIP Extension Act of 2007 (“SCHIP”). The reminder, entitled “Implementation …

To view a complete story, click on a headline below: State’s Budget Deficit Sharpens Tax Debate Florida’s continuing revenue shortfall – projected to be in the billions of dollars this year and next – is unprecedented. The partisan dispute over …

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has released a report with updated information on Section 111 of the Medicare, Medicaid, and SCHIP Extension Act of 2007 (“SCHIP”). The report, entitled “Transitioning Into Section 111 Reporting” contains information for use …

To view a complete story, click on a headline below: Justices: No vote needed for redevelopment bonds In a stunning double flip-flop, the Florida Supreme Court ruled Thursday that it made a mistake a year ago by requiring voter approval …