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Statewide Medicaid Managed Care Open Enrollment Begins October 1, 2026
Florida Medicaid·FL·Enrollment
Effective date
Oct 1, 2026
We identified it
Jul 8, 2026
Summary
Florida Medicaid is implementing a statewide managed care open enrollment period from October 1 - November 30, 2026, during which all enrollees can switch plans or remain with their current plan. Plan changes become effective December 1, 2026. Billing teams should expect potential changes in patient plan assignments and may need to update patient records with new plan information starting in December 2026.
Action Required
By September 30, 2026: Front desk and billing teams should prepare for potential patient plan changes effective December 1, 2026. After December 1, 2026: Verify and update patient Medicaid managed care plan assignments in the billing system before submitting claims. Coordinate with patients who may have switched plans during open enrollment to confirm their new plan details. Direct patients with enrollment questions to 1-877-711-3662, www.flmedicaidmanagedcare.com, or text ENROLL to FLSMMC (357662). Failure to bill claims to the correct new plan may result in claim denials or delays.