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…
Push for Long-Needed Update to Supplemental Security Income Program
The SSI Savings Penalty Elimination Act has been brought back to Congress in 2025. On April 1, 2025, Representatives Danny K. Davis (D-IL) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) introduced the bill…
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,…
Gov. Ron DeSantis Appoints New Secretaries to Lead AHCA & DCF
I’m pleased to announce that I am appointing Secretary Shevaun Harris, who has been leading the Florida Department of Children and Families, to become the new Secretary of the Agency…
Medicaid Managed Care
I’m writing to express my frustration with the recent changes in Florida Medicaid and share some insights that might help you if you’re facing a similar situation. Florida Medicaid has…
The State of America’s Direct Support Workforce Crisis
The 2024 report by the American Network of Community Options and Resources (ANCOR) highlights a severe crisis in the Direct Support Professional (DSP) workforce, essential for assisting individuals with intellectual…
Charting a Confident Future for Individuals with Disabilities
The future can feel uncertain and overwhelming for families supporting individuals with disabilities. For families and professionals alike questions about resources, long-term planning, and navigating complex systems often bring a…
Florida Medicaid
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