Most of Floridas 2.9 million Medicaid recipients could be moving into managed-care health plans next year if a bill introduced in the state Senate Thursday makes its way into law.

The bill plans to save the state $1 billion in the first year with increased savings over time. Legislators have been keen to pass Medicaid reform legislation this year after failing last year to reduce expenses in a program which currently eats up nearly 30 percent of the state budget.

State Farms nearly 680,000 homeowners insurance policyholders in Florida could see their premiums increase an average of almost 28 percent, if the insurance companys rate request is approved by state regulators.

Floridas Medicaid program, known for years as the Pac-Man of the state budget, could finally see comprehensive reform this year, with a bill expected to be filed in the Senate later this week.

As the state Legislature considers comprehensive Medicaid reform and Gov. Rick Scott recommends Medicaid recipients join managed-care plans in his budget, health care companies in Florida announced Friday the release of a new website and videos designed to show the public and the Legislature the positive impact of their health plans.