When does this change take effect?

This change is effective Oct 15, 2025.

MedicaidAdministrativeMedium impact

Enhanced Ambulatory Patient Grouping (EAPG) Payment System Educational Session

Q: Who is affected by this change?

This affects Florida Medicaid General Surgery, Orthopedics, Ophthalmology, ENT (Ear, Nose & Throat), Urology, OB-GYN +3 more providers in FL on Medicaid plans.

Florida Medicaid·FL · General Surgery, Orthopedics, Ophthalmology +6 more·Claims & Billing

Effective date

Oct 15, 2025

We identified it

Jun 16, 2026

Days to comply

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Summary

Florida AHCA is hosting an educational session on October 15, 2025, to explain the Enhanced Ambulatory Patient Grouping (EAPG) payment system updates for the 2025-2026 rate year. This virtual meeting will cover annual update processes and answer questions about EAPG-based payments for hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers.

Action Required

Action needed

By October 15, 2025: If your practice is a hospital or ambulatory surgical center receiving Florida Medicaid EAPG-based payments, attend the virtual educational session from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM via the Teams link provided. Review training materials that will be posted on AHCA's website before the presentation date to understand payment system updates.

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