Background Screening Required for All Florida Medicaid Providers

All providers seeking to enroll or renew their enrollment in Florida Medicaid must undergo a background screening, including submission of fingerprints, per § 409.907, F.S. Background screenings must be renewed every five (5) years. All screenings must be initiated in the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse (Clearinghouse). The requirement to be screened applies equally to providers receiving direct reimbursement from Florida Medicaid and/or receiving reimbursement from a Medicaid health plan.