Medicaid Managed-Care Pilot Program
At our AFINS workshop on Friday, May 9th, we had a brief discussion about Managed Care with Jeannette Estes, Regional Operations Manager for the Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD).…
Florida’s Disability Services Crisis: A Call for Action and Reform
Florida is facing a significant crisis in providing services to individuals with developmental disabilities. Over 20,000 Floridians are currently on a waitlist for essential home-based services, despite the state having…
AFINS Workshop: iBudget Waiver Supported Living Coaching & Personal Supports
Advancing Families and Individuals Needing Services (AFINS) hosted a workshop on April 11, 2025, at the Sumter County Annex. Mr. Giovanni Santi, a Supportive Living Coach (SLC) and owner of…
Navigating Medicaid Changes: What You Need to Know About SMMC
Recently, significant changes to Medicaid programs have affected families enrolled in the iBudget Waiver and other Medicaid services. If you or a loved one relies on Medicaid for health services,…
Embracing Independence
Navigating the Transition for Special Needs Families This story talks about the emotions and challenges that come with a parent’s experience when their child with special needs begins to live…
Consumer Directed Care Plus
What is CDC+?CDC+ TrainingCDC+ ConsultantCDC+ ApplicationCDC+ Supports and Services ProvidersCDC+ Purchasing PlanTransition to CDC+Additional Information What is CDC+? Consumer Directed Care Plus (CDC+) is a long-term care program alternative to…
I’ve Been Placed on the iBudget Waiver – What Now?
Letter of ApprovalPrepare InterviewsInterview Waiver Support CoordinatorInterview Supports and Services ProvidersSuggested Interview QuestionsSuggested Interview Questions for Waiver Support CoordinatorSuggested Interview Questions for Supports and Services ProvidersSuggested Interview Questions for Personal…
iBudget Waiver Services Provided
The Florida iBudget Waiver program offers twenty-six (26) services that are grouped into eight (8) service categories, called service families, (most often referred to by their group numbers) with the…
Why is there an iBudget Waiver Waitlist?
Florida receives federal Medicaid matching payments to fund services provided in the iBudget Waiver program. Because there are not enough home and community-based services waiver slots to serve all eligible…
