Florida: Recent policy initiatives (including waivers)

Last Updated April 2021

Approved Waivers from CMS

Related: What is a Medicaid waiver and why is it important?

Waiver NameTypeExpiration DateSummary
FL Adults with Cystic Fibrosis1915 (c)06/30/2022Provides community support coordination, homemaker, personal care, respite, adult dental services, physical therapy evaluation, physical therapy, prescribed drugs, respiratory therapy evaluation, respiratory therapy, skilled nursing, specialized medical equipment and supplies, chore, counseling, home delivered meals, massage therapy, nutritional supplements, personal emergency response system maintenance and monitoring, personal emergency response unit for medically fragile individuals ages 18 no max age
FL Developmental Disabilities Individual Budgeting1915 (c)03/31/2024Provides life skills development level 3 – adult day training, residential habilitation, respite, support coordination, adult dental services, occupational therapy, physical therapy, respiratory therapy, skilled nursing, specialized medical equipment and supplies, specialized mental health counseling, speech therapy, transportation, behavior analysis services, behavior assistant services, dietitian services, environmental accessibility adaptations, life skills development level 1 – companion, life skills development level 2 – supported employment, personal emergency response system, personal supports, private duty nursing, residential nursing, special medical home care, and supported living coaching for individuals with autism, intellectual disabilities, and developmental disabilities ages 3 – no max age.

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Recent State Plan Amendments

Related: What is a state plan amendment and why is it important?

SPA #SummaryEffective Date
FL-19-0003Includes the Practitioner reimbursement methodology for services outlined within the State Plan.12/01/2019
FL-20-0007Adjusts reimbursement for Intermediate care facilities for individuals with developmental disabilities (ICF-IID).07/01/2020
FL-20-0005Updates Diagnosis Related Group reimbursement rate methodology for hospital inpatient services.07/01/2020

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Other policy initiatives