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Medicaid Waivers & Residential Care Funding in Florida

Florida has 3 Medicaid funding programs on Capacity Track, and 2 of them can pay for care in a licensed residential setting. Below is what each program covers, who it serves, and where to find licensed providers — 5,764 locations statewide.

Waiver services in Florida are coordinated by a support coordinator, typically through the Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD). Every provider listed here comes from state licensing records — never pay-to-play.

Waiver Programs in Florida

Find Licensed Providers in Florida

Once a waiver is approved, the next step is finding a licensed provider with an opening. Browse Florida providers by care type — openings show live when providers update availability.

See Every Florida Provider

Frequently Asked Questions

Which Medicaid Waivers Pay for Residential Care in Florida?
In Florida, Statewide Medicaid Managed Care Long-Term Care (SMMC-LTC) and iBudget Florida (Developmental Disabilities Individual Budgeting Waiver) can fund services in licensed residential settings. Eligibility, enrollment caps, and waitlists vary by program — your support coordinator confirms which program applies.
How Do I Find Florida Waiver Providers With Openings?
Capacity Track lists every licensed residential care provider in Florida from state licensing records. Browse by care type and county, then send an inquiry. It arrives in the provider's email inbox, and they reply from that email. An opening shows when that provider updates it.
Who Coordinates Waiver Services in Florida?
In Florida, waiver services are coordinated by a support coordinator, typically through the Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD). They confirm eligibility, authorize services, and help select a provider.
Do All Florida Waivers Cover Residential Placement?
No. SMMC Serious Mental Illness Specialty Plan covers in-home and community services only. If your client or family member needs a residential placement, start with the programs listed above that pay for residential care.

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