Join us on September 22, 2023 at 9:30 AM EST for a presentation by the FABA Education Workgroup of the Public Policy Committee.

Participants will gain an orientation to and receive an overview of House Bill 255 with the allowance of PIPs (private instructional personnel) in the school setting.  We will discuss how to effectively collaborate with outside organizations including clarification of medical necessity.  In addition, we will hear from participants on current barriers and hear from others on successful practices to access the school environment.  We will provide some tips and tricks for effective entry and communication.  We will also share helpful resources.

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Thank you to everyone who has reached out regarding AHCA's Invitation to Negotiate (ITN) for Managed Care. You may find the entire document on the My Florida Marketplace Website (https://vendor.myfloridamarketplace.com/search/bids/detail/4836). The ITN is long (956 pages) plus 4 addendums. On pages 757, 758, and 788 the ITN references Behavior Analysis Services and specifically that the Managed Care Plan's transition of care includes coordination and transition of behavior analysis services from fee-for-service to managed care delivery.

AHCA MANAGED CARE PLAN RESPONSE DEADLINES EXTENDED

FABA announces an end to its litigation with the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) regarding the proposed revisions to the Medicaid Behavior Analysis Services Coverage Policy. 

Hi FABA members!

RBT HB 795 PASSED! Effective July 1, 2023, schools are now open to more RBTs providing services as Private Instructional Personnel (by removing the requirement of employment by a Medicaid Provider.) This was made possible due to the support of Rep. Tant and Sen. Hooper; and the advocacy efforts of parents and providers who contacted state leaders and the Governor via our VoterVoice online campaign. Thanks to all who helped this law become effective! FABA plans more work with the Dept of Education to improve RBT access.

... and their Behavior Analysis Services Policy, Provider Reimbursement Fee Schedules, or Billing Codes? First, be sure to report your concerns directly to AHCA click here. Your report becomes an important public record. The FABA Public Policy Committee (PPC) is also very concerned and has long been advocating for change. FABA filed a legal petition and is awaiting the legal hearing. The PPC has also been active in AHCA workshops, hearings, and virtual meetings. Click here for more information. Click here to send an email to FABA's PPC about persistent and problematic concerns with AHCA.

Dear FABA Members!
 
We are excited to open the 2023 Call for Papers for our 43rd Annual Conference. Don't forget to submit your recent research initiatives and presentations for consideration. Prospective presenters will submit their proposals through the Call for Papers abstract management portal hosted by BehaviorLive.  This portal will be used to submit all proposal types including meetings and special events. Successful submission does not guarantee acceptance.
 
Please note the deadline for submissions is May 31, 2023 by 11:59 PM. Workshops will be reviewed as they are received so be sure to get your proposals in early. Upon the deadline, all reviews will continue and acceptance notifications will be sent until all spaces have been filled. 

The annual nomination and election processes of FABA were overseen by the Elections Committee this year. Nominations for President Elect and two Member at Large positions were received from around the state and voting opened August 19^th, ending on September 5^th, 2022. The elections process is vital to our organization allowing the FABA Board to obtain new Board Members. These individuals are selected by you, our membership, and they play a vital role in fulfilling the purpose that was founded in 1980. The FABA Board meets multiple times through the year, and often Board Members meet monthly in smaller committees to complete the work of FABA, work that is so much more than an Annual Conference.