Funding & Medicaid Waivers for Developmental Disabilities in Florida — A Family Guide

Families are often surprised that funding options exist for residential living, supported living, and community-based services.

✅ What Are Medicaid Waivers?

Florida offers a Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waiver so individuals with developmental disabilities can live in the community—in homes like yours—rather than in an institution.

• Waiver program name: iBudget Florida WaiverAPD overview →🔗 https://apd.myflorida.com/medicaid/ibudget/

✅ What Services Can Waiver Funding Cover?

Depending on the Individual Support Plan (ISP), services may include:

• Residential group home services

• Supported living coaching

• Personal care assistance

• Transportation

• Community inclusion/day activities

• Behavioral services

📄 Full service list (official PDF):🔗 https://apd.myflorida.com/ibudget/docs/ibudget-handbook.pdf

✅ Who Is Eligible?

To qualify, a person must:

1. Apply and be found eligible by APD🔗 https://apd.myflorida.com/services/apply.htm

2. Meet Florida’s criteria for developmental disability

3. Meet Medicaid income & functional criteria

Families may be placed on a waitlist, but individuals may still receive some services prior to waiver funding.