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Florida Medicaid Waiver Prep Kit

Gather the right documents, follow the correct timeline, and avoid the mistakes that delay iBudget, CDC+, and Model Waiver applications. Built for Florida parents navigating the APD process.

25,000+ Florida families on Medicaid waiver waitlists
iBudget FL's largest developmental disability waiver
CDC+ Self-directed care — hire your own team
Model Nursing-level care at home

What's inside the Prep Kit

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iBudget Application Checklist

  • Eligibility requirements for children and adults
  • Documents to gather before your APD appointment
  • What to bring to the intake screening (and what NOT to forget)
  • How the Support Level Assessment (SIS) works
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CDC+ Enrollment Checklist

  • Who qualifies for CDC+ (must already be on iBudget)
  • What documents CDC+ requires beyond iBudget enrollment
  • How to hire family members as support workers
  • Budget management basics and common mistakes
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Denial Appeal Letter Template

  • Ready-to-customize template for iBudget and CDC+ denials
  • What to include and what not to include
  • Where to file the appeal and how long you have
  • Who can help: Disability Rights Florida
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APD Timeline Tracker

  • Step-by-step timeline from first contact to enrollment
  • How to follow up without annoying the APD office
  • What to do if your application goes silent
  • Crisis exception process explained

What FL parents say

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"I had no idea where to start with APD. The checklist told me exactly what documents to bring to my appointment — I walked in prepared and they actually took my application seriously." — Tampa parent, autism

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"We were denied CDC+ twice before finding this. The appeal template made it easy to write a response that addressed their specific concerns. We got enrolled on the third try." — Orlando parent, cerebral palsy

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"The timeline tracker is what I needed most. APD never told me to follow up every 90 days. Now I do — and I can see exactly where we are in the process." — Jacksonville parent, Down syndrome

Who is this for?

  • Parent of a child with a developmental disability in Florida
  • Applying for iBudget, CDC+, or the Model Waiver for the first time
  • Already on a waiver waitlist and want to stay organized
  • Recently denied and need to understand the appeals process
  • Wanting to prepare before your child's APD intake appointment
  • Working with a support coordinator and need a checklist

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FL Medicaid Waiver Guide Complete plain-English guide to all 4 FL waivers
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FL Medicaid Waiver Checklist Interactive checklist: eligibility, docs, APD timeline
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Inside the kit

  • iBudget application checklist
  • CDC+ enrollment checklist
  • Denial appeal letter template
  • APD timeline tracker
  • APD regional contact numbers
  • 6 mistakes to avoid

Want all 8 documents? The $22 Florida Medicaid Waiver Guide includes checklists for all 4 FL waivers, fair hearing request, reconsideration letter, and FL deadlines tracker.

See what's in the $22 Guide →