- What is the iBudget Waiver?
- Why is there an iBudget Waiver Waitlist?
- iBudget Waiver Services Provided
- APD Application Process
- I’ve Been Placed on the iBudget Waiver – What Now?
- Consumer Directed Care Plus
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 persons, the managing agency, Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD), maintains an iBudget Waiver Waitlist of individuals who have requested services.
The iBudget Waiver Waitlist is grouped into seven (7) prioritization categories from least to most critical. When applying for iBudget Waiver services it is important to describe your daily situation as critical as feasible.
| Category | Description |
|---|---|
| Category 1 | Crisis |
| Category 2 | Children in Welfare System |
| Category 3 | Intensive Needs |
| Category 4 | Caregiver Over Age 60* |
| Category 5 | Transition from School |
| Category 6 | Age 21 and Over |
| Category 7 | Age Under 21 |
*Florida statute 393.065 was revised July 1, 2024 to change the caregiver eligibility age from 70 to 60. See the updated Florida Legislature.
