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Gadsden County approves transfer of PAMS prescription program to Florida Department of Health, 4-1
Summary
After debate about eligibility and coordination with the local health council, the board voted 4-1 to shift management of the PAMS prescription assistance program and its funding to the Florida Department of Health.
The Gadsden County Board of County Commissioners voted 4-1 to approve an amendment to transfer the administration of the county's PAMS prescription assistance program to the Florida Department of Health.
Commissioner discussion focused on whether the Gadsden Community Health Council remained eligible to host the program and whether the transfer preserved services for patients with incomes up to 200% of the federal poverty level. Attorney and staff said they had discussed the move with Dr. Cooksey of the Florida Department of Health and with Reverend Hannah and that the department had agreed to assume management and funding responsibilities.
One commissioner asked for documentation showing the health council's eligibility status and the communications that led to the transfer; staff said those conversations took place and that written materials would be provided. After debate, the board voted to approve the amendment (recorded as 4 in favor, 1 opposed).
The board recorded no immediate change to program funding levels; staff said the intent was to maintain continuity while shifting operational management to the state health department.
Next steps: staff will provide supporting documentation of the discussions with the Florida Department of Health and with the local health council, and the county will work with FDH to implement the management change.
