Episode 54 - Florida Medicaid Shake-Up: Molina Wins CMS Contract – What SPOT Clinics Must Do Now

<p>Huge news for Florida SPOT practice owners!</p><p>In this episode of the SPOT Growth Podcast, Aaron breaks down one of the most significant changes to hit the Florida therapy space in years — the CMS contract has been awarded to Molina Healthcare, replacing long-standing players like Sunshine and WellCare.</p><p></p><p>This transition will impact <b>credentialing, authorizations, billing workflows, and payer strategy</b> for therapy practices across the state — and many providers are still unclear on what happens next.</p><p>Aaron shares:</p><ul><li>What the Molina CMS contract award means for your practice</li><li>What we currently know (and what we <i>don’t</i> yet know) about timelines</li><li>How Molina is reaching out to providers — and why you may not have heard from them yet</li><li>Step-by-step guidance on how to begin the credentialing process now</li><li>What to expect with portals, authorizations, and claims processes</li><li>Why being proactive now can prevent major disruptions later</li><li></li></ul><p>You’ll also hear insights from a direct conversation with Molina leadership, including how they’re approaching provider onboarding and what they still need from the state before rolling out full details.</p><p></p><p>If you are a SPOT clinic owner, now is the time to get informed, get prepared, and get connected.</p><p></p><p>Also if you haven't already been in contact with Molina, you can add your info here on the Molina website: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.molinahealthcare.com/providers/fl/medicaid/CMS.aspx" target="_blank">https://www.molinahealthcare.com/providers/fl/medicaid/CMS.aspx</a></p><p></p><p>Aaron also invites listeners to submit their questions so they can be answered in an upcoming episode with Molina leadership.</p>