Step 1
Confirm the correct Florida pathway
Start with APD if the applicant has a developmental disability and is seeking APD services or the iBudget HCBS waiver.
Official sourceFlorida Medicaid waiver checklist
This checklist is an organizer for families tracking Florida APD/iBudget-style waiver steps. It is not an eligibility decision and does not replace official forms.
Step 2
Gather proof of diagnosis and Florida domicile
APD says documentation may include school, testing, or medical records, and lists examples of domicile proof such as a Florida ID, voter registration, lease, mortgage, or school/employment records.
Official sourceStep 3
Download the current APD application
Use the official APD application download page and keep a copy of the submitted packet for your records.
Official sourceStep 4
Submit to the APD office that serves your area
APD instructs applicants to submit by mail or hand delivery to the regional office; faxed submissions may be returned for an original signature.
Official sourceStep 5
Log follow-up calls and letters
Record dates, names, phone numbers, next actions, and requested documents so the family has one timeline.
Official sourceStep 6
Track Medicaid managed care items separately
Use the Florida Medicaid Managed Care portal for member portal access, plan information, complaints, and fair hearing links where relevant.
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Last reviewed by WaiverPath: June 21, 2026.
Medicaid.gov Home & Community Based ServicesFederal HCBS overview describing home and community-based services for Medicaid beneficiaries.Florida APD Applying for ServicesFlorida APD application page with documents, submission instructions, and regional-office guidance.Florida APD iBudget FloridaFlorida APD page for iBudget Florida waiver information and related notices.Florida Statewide Medicaid Managed CareFlorida portal for Medicaid managed care programs, member portal access, plans, complaints, and hearings.Arkansas DHS Developmental Disabilities ServicesArkansas DHS division page for Developmental Disabilities Services programs, contacts, forms, and resources.Arkansas DHS CES WaiverArkansas DHS page for the Community and Employment Support Waiver, DDS Intake and Referral, waitlist, and official waiver resources.Access ArkansasArkansas portal DHS links to for applying for health coverage programs while on the CES Waiver waiting list.