In terms of available general revenue to meet the critical and high priority needs of Floridians, the Outlook estimates that there will be a revenue shortfall of $2.75 billion in FY 2021-2022, a shortfall of $1.90 billion in FY 2022-2023, and a shortfall of $927 million in FY 2023-2024. (However, these payments will be counted as income in determining marketplace subsidy calculations. Between May 2021 and May 2022, Floridas total private sector employment grew by 459,500 jobs (5.9%), faster than the national private sector job growth rate of 5.1 percent over the year. As of May 2022, Florida employers have added jobs for 25 consecutive months since May 2020. The appropriations measures The budget does not include the more than $10 billion in anticipated non-recurring federal pandemic relief funds, which are currently under review and will be addressed as the Senate works with the Florida House of Representatives to pass a final budget for the upcoming fiscal year. 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The state has also recently launched a new email system to help bring COVID-19 vaccines to homebound seniors. Emergency allotments (EA) ended. Paid for by FLORIDA TAXWATCH RESEARCH INSTITUTE, Address:106 N. Bronough St., Tallahassee, FL 32301Phone: 850.222.5052Email: info@floridataxwatch.org. Although previously waived, biweekly reporting was reinstated effective May 10, 2020. Despite the negative revenue impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the Legislatures early talk of shortfalls and budget cuts, Governor Ron DeSantis has released a proposed budget for FY2021- 22 that totals $96.578 billion, a $4.308 billion (4.7 percent) increase over current year spending. 2021-5), SB 2500 (Ch. Join the Florida TaxWatch mailing list and keep yourself informed. USDA waived physical presence requirements: Although the scope and logistics are unclear at this time, USDA has given DOH permission to waive the requirement that persons be physically present at each certification or recertification determination in order to determine eligibility under the program through May 31, 2020. 2021-36), Agriculture and Natural Resources Appropriations Subcommittee, Last Action: 4/8/2021 H Laid on Table; companion bill(s) passed, see SB 2512 (Ch. 2021-46), SB 2500 (Ch. This increase over current spending includes $6.9 billion in increased federal Medicaid and education funds. Included in this collection are Agency Legislative Budget Requests, Governors Budget Recommendations, House and Senate Appropriations Bills and a variety of other fiscal publications. permitting virtual evaluations, assessments and care planning meetings in lieu of face to face meetings and use of electronic signatures; lifting service limits in order to address health and welfare issues of enrollees; adjusting service prior authorization requirements; temporarily expanding the settings where services can be provided; allowing payments for support services provided to enrollees in hospital or short- term institutional settings; and. Any person is hereby authorized to view, copy, print, and distribute this document subject to the following conditions: The document may be used for informational purposes only. 2021-36), Last Action: 4/8/2021 H Laid on Table; companion bill(s) passed, see SB 2500 (Ch. 2021-46; companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/SB 52 (Ch. Committee This comes at an increased cost to the state of more than $1 billion. Disclaimer: The information on this system is unverified. DCF allows phone interviews. But Floridas spending plan for 2021-22 reflects a budget that may or may not help Floridians. This would be the largest state budget in history and the fourth largest annual growth in the last ten years. While unveiling a record $96.6 billion proposed budget for the 2021-22 fiscal year, Gov. The 2022 Legislature passed a record $112.1 billion budget. It rescinds an advisory issued in January that had restricted vaccinations to people who could show proof of Florida residency. 2021-29), SB 2516 (Ch. With billions in federal aid coming to Florida during the pandemic, and state revenue collections well-above pre-COVID levels, the 2022 Legislature came into session with an historically high budget surplus. Florida TaxWatch is pleased to present taxpayers with a guide to the FY2022-23 state budget, which went into effect July 1, 2022. Gov. DCF has reopened its brick-and-mortar storefronts, which were previously closed due to coronavirus. The Bureau of Budget Management under the Deputy Commissioner, Finance and Operations provides for the development and use of strategic management information for the preparation Interested in subscribing to DEP newsletters or receiving DEP updates through email? 2021-28), SB 2500 (Ch. Publications, Help Searching Bringing The Sunshine State Back: the Impact of COVID-19 Across Floridas Economy & Options for Recovery, Copyright 2023 by Florida TaxWatch Research Institute. The 2022 Legislature passed a record $112.1 billion budget. Phone interviews are now being used for TANF cash and SNAP food assistance. The Florida Leads budget includes more than $134 million to provide funding for services to children and families who receive services through Floridas child welfare system. After adjusting for other appropriations and vetoes, appropriations for FY2022-23 total $110.189 billion, an 8.4 No Medicaid recipient will lose Medicaid eligibility during the COVID-19 public health emergency (unless the individual is no longer a state resident or request voluntary termination); under the newly enacted Families First Coronavirus Response Act, a state is prohibited from ending coverage for recipients enrolled as of March 18th for the duration of the public health emergency if the state opts to obtain an enhanced federal Medicaid match. DCF automatically supplemented SNAP allotments of current recipients up to the maximum for a households size for July 2021. After accounting for $3.1 billion in vetoes, the post-veto General Appropriations Act (GAA) totals $110 billion, an 8.3 percent increase over the FY 2021-22 budget. The Governor is also recommending limited tax relief. Comparison Budget: Table of Contents. DEO has deployed a mobile app for RA applications. Reemployment Assistance weeks reverted to 12 effective January 1, 2022. The Florida Leads budget for Fiscal Year 2021-22 totals $101.5 billion, ensures the State maintains substantial funding in reserves, including General Revenue, to effectively respond to any unforeseen emergency, and continues to prioritize our K-12 education students and teachers, and Floridas environmental resources. appropriations; providing moneys for the annual period beginning july 1, 2021, and ending june 30, 2022, and supplemental appropriations for the period ending june 30, 2021, to Congress allows increased fruit and vegetable benefits. The report includes all appropriations for the new fiscal year the General Appropriations Act (GAA), back-of-bill spending, and general billsnet of the Governors vetoes. AHCA is urging people receiving these letters to take steps now to re-apply. Reimbursement of out-of-state providers providing medically necessary services to Florida Medicaid beneficiaries. 2021-36), SB 2518 (Ch. DCF cautions, however, that EBT cards cannot be used for delivery fees. These reserves were boosted by the Governors $3 billion in line-item vetoes. Most new state budgets are record in size, but this new budget is $9.4 billion (10.2 percent) more than the current one, the largest percentage growth in 15 years. Florida has not opted to receive 100 percent federal Medicaid funding for COVID-19 testing of people without health insurance. 2021-3), SB 2500 (Ch. Effective October 2021, FNS has mandated a permanent increase to SNAP through a revamp of the Thrifty Food Plan. Committee 2021-39), SB 2514 (Ch. Since the state has not taken up this option Floridians must look to an uneven patchwork of free testing, treatment, and vaccine resources scattered around the state. Medicaid enrollees eligible to receive the vaccine may visit myvaccine.fl.gov to find a location distributing the vaccine and to schedule an appointment. No Medicaid terminations from March 2020 through the end of the federal public health emergency. The majority of the budget will fund domestic marketing programs aimed at driving sales of Florida Orange Juice. Estimated General Revenue (GR) collections for the upcoming budget year (FY2021-22) are $1.4 billion below what was anticipated by the pre-pandemic forecast. Publications organized by the submitting Agency (organization), Search for publications containing a specific word or phrase. School children in distance learning still eligible for free or reduced cost meals. At the August General Revenue Estimating Conference, the first following the onset of the COVID-19 Pandemic, estimates were for a $5.4 billion revenue loss over the 2020-21 and 2021-22 fiscal years. DCF has been granted a federal waiver to permit the State of Florida to launch a pilot project statewide effective April 21, 2020, that allows families to purchase groceries online with their Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card instead of going into stores. Under the Senate budget, hospitals take the largest hit with a proposed $251.2 million reduction to inpatient and outpatient base Medicaid rates, impacting all hospitals. If it were counted, the new budget would be a $25 billion increase over current spending. The public charge rule will not be applied to immigrants use of Medicaid benefits for COVID-19 testing and treatment. Florida's premier, independent nonpartisan, nonprofit government watchdog and taxpayer research institute. Documents are stored in Adobe PDF, Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel formats. Tuesday, anticipated revenues were revised upward by $1.475 billion in FY 2020-21 and by $550.8 million in FY 2021-22, for a two-year combined increase of $2.026 billion. 2021-186), SB 2500 (Ch. Statutes, Video Broadcast Healthy Start, a statewide program that provides risk screenings for pregnant women and babies, saw its budget reduced by roughly two-thirds in this budget. This increased revenue led the 2022 Legislature to invest in state employees with an across-the-board 5.4 percent pay raise (plus numerous other targeted pay enhancements) and provide substantial increases in per-student spending and education facilities, environmental, and health care spending. Included in this collection are Agency Our responsible policies have allowed us to make record investments to support our communities, promote education, protect the environment, and provide record tax relief for Floridians, all while building record reserves to protect the state against the reckless fiscal policies from Washington.. Providers are directed to actively work to schedule follow-up in-person visits to administer immunizations and other physical components of the exam which cannot be accomplished through telemedicine. People getting VA income were not included in the automated renewal. 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PDF: | 2021-36), Last Action: 4/30/2021 S Died in Conference Committee, companion bill(s) passed, see HB 5601 (Ch. Under the 2021 American Rescue Plan Act this option has been expanded to cover COVID-19 treatment and vaccines for the uninsured as well. Appropriations, Appropriations; Providing moneys for the annual period beginning July 1, 2021, and ending June 30, 2022, and supplemental appropriations for the period ending June 30, 2021, to pay salaries, and other expenses, capital outlay - buildings, and other improvements, and for other specified purposes of the various agencies of state government, etc. 2021-29), Surcharges Paid for Criminal Offenses and Noncriminal Moving Traffic Violations, State Administration and Technology Appropriations Subcommittee, Last Action: 4/8/2021 H Laid on Table; companion bill(s) passed, see SB 2510 (Ch. Effective with applications filed in February 2020, the time for submitting documentation required to process an application is extended for 120 days from the date of the application and eligibility will still be effective the first day of the month the application was received. 2021-41), SB 7018 (Ch. 2021-28), SB 2502 (Ch. Appropriations and Implementing bills authorize the spending of public money on an annual basis. The Florida Hospital Association President and CEO Mary Mayhew said previously, As Florida recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic, now is not the time to cut critical state funding to a vital safety net program and to the hundreds of thousands of doctors, nurses, and hospital staff who provide care to Medicaid patients. 2021-29, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/SB 1954 (Ch. 2021-39), CS/CS/SB 1954 (Ch. Delay of fair hearings only in those instances when the recipient is continuing to receive services pending the outcome of the hearing. Word: | Uninsured individuals should ask before the test whether testing is free of charge." The FY2021-22 Florida budget process was like no other. The Legislature did outline how these funds will be spent, and significant investments are being made, especially in environmental programs, transportation, and public facilities. On October 28, 2020, federal CMS issued a. 2021-43; companion bill(s) passed, see SB 2500 (Ch. It began with lawmakers wondering where the money was going to come from to fund basic services and ended with them wondering how to spend all the money. Most of the proposed cuts, including deep ones in health care, were scrapped, and big investments were made in many areas. Bean explained to concerned senators that during the budget process they were looking for duplication of services and found it with Healthy Start. The following icons link to free Reader/Viewer software: Through May 2021, persons who were sanctioned in the past due to work requirements will be able to reapply and participate in SNAP or TANF again. Ron DeSantis signed the fiscal year (FY) 2022-23 budget into law on June 2, 2022. Florida's premier, independent nonpartisan, nonprofit government watchdog and taxpayer research institute. The vision of the Florida Department of Environmental Protection is to create strong community partnerships, safeguard Floridas natural resources and enhance its ecosystems. Senate Appropriations Chairwoman Kelli Stargel, R-Lakeland, is in favor of a bonus plan for teachers and principals included in the 2021-22 Florida budget. The 2021 American Rescue Plan eliminated or vastly reduced premiums for many people with low or moderate incomes. The Florida Leads budget for Fiscal Year 2021-22 totals $101.5 billion, ensures the State maintains substantial funding in reserves, including General Revenue, to effectively respond to 2021-36), SB 2504 (Ch. Despite the negative revenue impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the Legislatures early talk of shortfalls and budget cuts, Governor Ron DeSantis has released a proposed budget for FY2021- 22 that totals $96.578 billion, a $4.308 billion (4.7 percent) increase over current year spending. 2021-36), Termination of the Lawton Chiles Endowment Fund, Last Action: 6/3/2021 Chapter No. RA biweekly reporting requirements reinstated. 2021-40), SB 2518 (Ch. Some content on this site is saved in an alternative format. 2021-45), HB 5601 (Ch. Effective May 5, 2020, all prior authorization requirements for mental health or substance use disorder treatment are waived and service limitations (frequency and duration) are lifted. 2021-38), SB 2512 (Ch. 2021-22 2nd Calculation (PDF) 2021-22 1st Calculation. The proposed budget includes some significant spending priorities of the Governor including a new program to provide $1 billion in grants to improve coastline resiliency, more than $625 million for water resource restoration and recovery, $550 million to continue raising teacher salaries, $423 million for affordable housing, a $285 million increase in public school funding, and a net increase of 324 state employee positions. 2021-28, companion bill(s) passed, see SB 2512 (Ch. Between May 2021 and May 2022, Floridas labor force grew by 313,000, or 3.0 percent, faster than the national labor force growth rate of 2.2 percent over the year. Even with all these spending initiatives, the state still has record General Revenue (GR) reserves of $11.9 billion (a number that is sure to grow considerably when the next revenue estimates are adopted in August). Per a May 29, 2020 provider alert, during the state of emergency AHCA will be reimbursing providers for telemedicine well-child visits provided to children older than 24 months through age 20. Lawmakers also provided $1 billion in tax relief, most of it going to individual taxpayers, with relatively little targeted at businesses. Students in distance learning for 2020-21 can still receive school meals through the National School Lunch Program if they are eligible. The journals or printed bills of the respective chambers should be consulted for official purposes. Copyright All rights reserved. Floridas statewide unemployment rate has declined or held steady for 22 consecutive months. While not all these vetoes reduced the size of the budget, they did cut FY2022-23 spending by $2.1 billion ($1.9 billion in GR). In addition to many facts and figures explaining this years budget, this guide also provides past data to put it in historical context. However, more information on possible sources for free treatment is available here. Total state reserves of $4.9 billion would be at the largest level since before the Great Recession. The Florida Education Finance Program (FEFP) Medicaid Hospital Funding Programs FY 2020-2021 Immediate Reversions HB 5003 - Implementing the 2021-2022 General Appropriations Mobile app deployed. The Departments 2021-22 budget includes an increase in administrative costs for information technology improvements. Similar bill SNAP time limits are suspended during the COVID-19 public health emergency. Thankfully, $5.8 billion in federal funds from the CARES Act helped the state avoid a deficit in FY2019-20 and FY202-21. 2021-44; companion bill(s) passed, see SB 2500 (Ch. 2021-39), SB 2500 (Ch. 2021-37, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 1079 (Ch. 2021-37), SB 2518 (Ch. Waiver of limits on services that must be exceeded to maintain the health and safety of recipients diagnosed with COVID-19 or when necessary to maintain a recipient safely in their home. Based on the downturn in unemployment, the maximum number of weeks for RA reverted to 12 effective January 1, 2022. Seniors will be able to sign up to have the vaccine come to them by emailing a request to HomeboundVaccine@em.myflorida.com. Excel: Contact Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Get Information About the Volkswagen Settlement, Florida Mitigation Fund, Protect the Environment from Solid and Hazardous Wastes, Environmental Accountability and Transparency, https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/FLDEP/bulletins/2e25c9c. For Fiscal Year 2021-22, the estimate of recurring general revenue is $1.4 billion below pre-pandemic estimates. $101,543,642,583, View By Bill Version Senate Proposed Bills, Agriculture, Environment, and General Government, Criminal and Civil Justice Appropriations, Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development Appropriations. In an executive order published March 16, 2021 Governor DeSantis revised the vaccine distribution plan, which applies to the general public including Medicaid enrollees, to lower the age requirement to 40 effective March 29, 2021 and then effective April 5, 2021 all Floridians are eligible to receive any COVID-19 vaccination approved by the Food and Drug Administration. Coverage of all medically necessary services to COVID-19 testing and treatment. Conference Reports | Companion bills that are substantially similar in text or have substantial portions of text that are largely the same. All you need to do is set up a time to get your vaccine. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the surplus for Fiscal Year 2021-22 is $21.8 billion the highest in state history and more than 21 percent above the state budget for the fiscal year. Bills that have selected provisions that are similar in text. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the surplus for Fiscal Year 2021-22 is $21.8 billion the highest in state history and more than 21 percent above the state budget for the fiscal year. We hope this annual budget pocket guide gives you the information you need to better understand where and how your hard-earned tax dollars are being spent. 2021-36), Last Action: 6/3/2021 Chapter No. After adjusting for other appropriations and vetoes, appropriations for FY2022-23 total $110.189 billion, an8.4 percent increase over current spending. THE GOVERNORS FY2021-22 BUDGET RECOMMENDATIONS Despite the negative revenue impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the Legislatures early talk of shortfalls and On the heels of the COVID-19 pandemic, the development of the FY 2022-23 state budget represented an opportunity to make bold investments in each of these areas to secure a strong foundation for the states future.In 2021, the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) announced that the economic recession spurred by COVID-19 technically lasted only two months, ending in April 2020. Residency proof no longer required at some vaccine sites, paving the way for migrants. - On April 29, 2021 Surgeon General Rivkees issued a new public health advisory specifying that COVID-19 vaccines are available to a Florida resident or someone who is present in Florida for the purpose of providing goods or services for the benefits of residents and visitors of the State of Florida. This new policy applies to all state-run and federally supported vaccination sites. However, EA was discontinued beginning August 1, 2021. Javascript must be enabled for site search. 2021-36), HB 5011 (Ch. DEO announces extended benefits. HHS has issued guidance on the flexibilities in TANF to respond to COVID-19. Filed Bills | Under Florida law, e-mail addresses are public records. 2021-36), Last Action: 5/13/2021 Chapter No. If you are not enrolled in a plan, call the Medicaid Helpline at 1-877-254-1055 to find out the name and phone number for a transportation service.". prohibiting visitors in certain residential settings to minimize the spread of infection. APPROPRIATION: 2021-42), SB 2500 (Ch. Then the economy began recovering much quicker than anticipated and another massive influx of federal aid allowed the 2021 Legislature to pass the largest budget in history, leave a record amount of reserves, and even provide some tax relief. DEO determines the maximum number of weeks available to RA claimants based on a statutory formula that looks at the average unemployment rate for the most recent third calendar year quarter (i.e., July, August, and September). Go to: American Rescue Plan Act Changes. Hopefully we can bring the parties together.. Floridians who participate in SNAP to put food on the table will receive a temporary 15 percent supplement to SNAP under COVID relief passed by Congress and extended by the American Rescue Plan Act through September 2021. The Senate budget totals $95 billion, leaving $5 billion in state reserves. We hope this annual budget pocket guide gives you the information you need to better understand where and how your hard-earned tax dollars are being spent. For DEOs Reemployment Assistance Frequently Asked Questions and Additional Resources, updated 12/30/2020, go here. Despite the headwinds created by the Biden administrations policies, Florida is in a strong fiscal position because we preserved freedom and kept our economy open, said Governor Ron DeSantis. 2021-42), Implementing the 2021-2022 General Appropriations Act, Last Action: 4/8/2021 H Laid on Table; companion bill(s) passed, see SB 2500 (Ch. These are key infrastructure investments that require a comprehensive, long-term approach, and I am pleased to see this budget establish this important framework.. FY2022-23 Carryforward Spending Plans due to Budget Office: 8/5/22: 8/16/22: Operating Budget files due to Florida Board of Governors: 8/19/22: Board of Trustees Committee Meetings begin: 8/23/22 EOY 2021-22 Carryforward 2021-43), HB 5101 (Ch. Including the $3.5 billion in federal fiscal recovery funds not yet spent, lawmakers had almost $54 billion in GR available for the new budget. Welcome to Florida Fiscal Portal This website houses a collection of documents that detail the fiscal status of the State of Florida. Across the board, these hardships are heightened for Black and Latina/o households in Florida.Many economists warn that the U.S. is headed for another recession in 2023, and another lesson of the COVID-19 recession is how precarious shared resources are to any disruptions. In developing the budget, the committee considered money hospitals received through the federal CARES Act. Compare bill 2021-41, companion bill(s) passed, see SB 2500 (Ch. Also, Bean said his committees budget proposed new opportunities for hospitals to take advantage of what is known as supplemental Medicaid funding to offset the reductions. Javascript must be enabled for site search. 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