Florida Medicaid Waiver: Key Program Changes and Issues

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Fact Sheet (Offsite Link)

Article Publication Date:

12/14/2005

Summary:

In October 2005, CMS approved a Section 1115 waiver, allowing fundamental changes in their program. This fact sheet summarizes the main themes of Florida's Medicaid waiver and discusses key issues for consideration in assessing the waiver's impact. The state is looking to increase personal responsibility, market competition, and participation in private coverage.

Topics:

Medicaid Waivers; Medicaid

Types/Tools:

Policy alerts, briefs, letters & papers; Fact Sheets

Populations:

Aging/Older Adults; Developmental/Intellectual Disabilities; Physical Disabilities

Sources:

Kaiser Family Foundation

Programs/Initiatives:

N/A

States:

All States/Territories; Florida