Largest Medicaid pediatric provider sues DeSantis administration over pay rates

By: Christine Sexton

Outlets: Florida Phoenix

Published: June 23, 2026

Words: 1,437

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 1 day ago

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Florida’s largest Medicaid pediatric healthcare provider is suing the administration of Gov. Ron DeSantis, alleging it erred when Medicaid officials adjusted the rates the state pays to managed care plans to include the costs of applied behavioral analysis (ABA) services to children with autism and special needs.

Pediatric Associates said it notified the state Agency for Health Care Administration Tuesday morning that it plans to seek the primary care Medicaid funding it claims it …

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