Florida Community Care Awarded New Medicaid Managed Care Contract
August 14 2024 - 12:30PM
Independent Living Systems (ILS) is pleased to announce that its
subsidiary, Florida Community Care (FCC), has been awarded a new
six-year, Medicaid Managed Care contract by the Florida Agency for
Healthcare Administration (AHCA). This significant achievement will
enable FCC to provide comprehensive health care services to
residents across the state of Florida.
In 2018, FCC was awarded and implemented a
statewide contract as a Medicaid managed care plan as a Long-Term
Care (LTC) Plus Plan for all 11 regions in the state of Florida.
Going forward, FCC will continue to provide Managed Medical
Assistance (MMA) services and LTC services to Medicaid recipients
enrolled in the LTC program in all 67 counties in Florida.
FCC will also be a new plan choice for
recipients receiving MMA services, along with specialty products
for persons with Serious Mental Illness (SMI) and HIV/AIDS, for a
large portion of the state.
“This contract aligns with our mission to
enhance the quality of life for those we serve, particularly the
most vulnerable members of our community,” said Nestor Plana, CEO
and Chairman of Independent Living Systems. “We are committed to
delivering high-quality, compassionate care to Medicaid recipients
across Florida.”
During this new contract period, FCC will
leverage its extensive experience and innovative health care
solutions to ensure that residents statewide receive the highest
standard of care.
“This award reflects our dedication to
transforming health care delivery and our unwavering commitment to
the vulnerable populations and communities we serve,” added Plana.
“We look forward to collaborating with AHCA and our health care
partners to make a positive impact on the lives of our
members.”
The announcement from AHCA comes after the
Agency announced in February that FCC would also run a managed care
pilot program for persons with intellectual and developmental
disabilities in Hardee, Highlands, Hillsborough, Manatee,
Miami-Dade, Monroe, and Polk counties to develop an additional
pathway to access services for that population.
Florida Community Care’s extensive network and
comprehensive care programs are designed to meet the diverse needs
of Medicaid and Medicare recipients, providing them with access to
essential medical services and long-term services and supports.
This new contract further solidifies FCC’s position as a leading
provider of Medicaid managed care services in Florida.
About Independent Living Systems:
Independent Living Systems (ILS) is a Florida-based company
providing a comprehensive range of turnkey payer services to
managed care organizations and health care providers that provide
health and social care services to complex populations in the
Medicare, Medicaid, and Dual-Eligible markets. The company also
owns and operates Florida Community Care, Florida’s only statewide
Medicaid long-term care provider service network, as well as
Florida Complete Care, a Medicare Advantage special needs plan for
people who live in a nursing home, an assisted living facility, or
live at home and have complex health issues that require more
coordinated and comprehensive care.
lucio guerrero
Independent Living Systems
786-761-3255
lguerrero@ilshealth.com