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Benefits in Florida

Where to apply and who to call in Florida. For services near you, see the Florida state page.

Medicaid

Program: Florida Medicaid (Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) decides eligibility; Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) runs the program)
Apply online: myaccess.myflfamilies.com
By phone: (850) 300-4323
In person: Your local DCF customer service center Find an office
If you get SSI: Yes. People in Florida who get SSI get Medicaid automatically through the Social Security Administration and do not need a separate ACCESS Florida application unless they need nursing home or waiver services.
If you work: Working People with Disabilities (WPwD): lets people enrolled in a home and community-based services waiver keep Medicaid while they work and earn more.

Medicare Savings Programs and the Medicaid Buy-In also go through this office. How Medicaid works.

Free Florida advance directive forms, with instructions: Florida forms at CaringInfo. What each form does.

211: call or text 2-1-1.
Medicare counseling (SHIP): shiphelp.org.
Area Agency on Aging and Aging and Disability Resource Center: Eldercare Locator, 1-800-677-1116.
Work and benefits counseling (WIPA): choosework.ssa.gov/findhelp.
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Medicaid details checked October 9, 2026. Disability rights agency from the NDRN member list; forms from CaringInfo. Last reviewed November 9, 2026.

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