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…
Florida Medicaid
What is Medicaid?Medicaid EligibilityApplying for MedicaidAdditional Available ServicesApplication TimeframeRenewalMedicaid Gold CardMedicaid RedeterminationHow to File ComplaintsHealth Care Facility ComplaintsHealth Care Provider ComplaintsMedicaid Fraud and Abuse ComplaintsStatewide Medicaid Managed Care ComplaintsCivil Rights…
The Villages Newcomers Series
Welcome to The Villages, Moving can be stressful for anyone but even more so for someone with special needs and their family. This web series is an expansion of our…
Florida Identification
Drivers License & ID Card Many special needs assistance programs and services you will be applying for require the applicant and caregiver to have a current Florida drivers license or…
Federal & State Special Needs Assistance Programs
MedicareMedicaid/Florida Department of Children & FamiliesLake CountyMarion CountySumter CountySocial Security AdministrationLake & Sumter CountyMarion CountyAgency for Persons with Disabilities There are many special needs programs available in Florida. We cannot…
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…
