Florida Medicaid waiver programs: start with the right agency
Choose the program that fits your situation, then ask that agency to confirm the next step. The APD application does not apply to every Florida waiver.
APD iBudget
Agency for Persons with Disabilities
For people who meet APD's developmental-disability criteria. Apply for APD services online or on paper; an eligibility decision is separate from availability of waiver services.
Read APD's requirements and choose online or paper intake ↗SMMC Long-Term Care (LTC)
ADRC screening · DOEA medical review · DCF financial review
For eligible adults age 18 and older. Start with an Aging and Disability Resource Center, reached through 1-800-963-5337. A screening may lead to waitlist placement. Medical and financial approval precede plan enrollment.
Read the official screening and enrollment steps ↗Familial Dysautonomia (FD) Waiver
Agency for Health Care Administration
For people age 3 or older with documented Familial Dysautonomia who need inpatient hospital level of care. Contact AHCA at 888-419-3456 for application information. This program is separate from APD and does not cover Alzheimer's disease under this name.
Check FD eligibility and application contact ↗Model Waiver
Children's Multidisciplinary Assessment Team (CMAT) · DCF
For children age 20 or younger who meet narrow medical criteria. These include degenerative spinocerebellar disease or qualifying medical fragility with at least 60 consecutive days in a skilled nursing facility before enrollment. Ask CMAT at 850-245-4200 for assessment; DCF handles Medicaid eligibility. Do not assume a broad TEFRA entitlement or unlimited enrollment.
Check the official Model Waiver requirements ↗Keep the next step in one place
Write down the agency, contact date, records requested, and the next follow-up date. WaiverPath’s Florida form assistant prepares the APD paper application; it does not fill LTC, FD, or Model Waiver applications.
Save my APD checklistRead the Florida checklistWaiverPath is not a government agency, law firm, Medicaid provider, or benefits advisor. We help you organize information, documents, and follow-up tasks. Always verify requirements with the official agency or a qualified professional. Official sources reviewed September 27, 2026.