Florida Resources
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Support and assistance provided by Florida for people with medical conditions, health issues, and/or special needs:
Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA)
Condition: Low-income individuals and families
Assistance: Provides Medicaid coverage for healthcare services
URL: https://ahca.myflorida.com/medicaid
Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF)
Condition: Low-income individuals and families
Assistance: Determines Medicaid eligibility and provides access to healthcare
URL: https://www.myflfamilies.com/medicaid
Florida KidCare
Condition: Children under 18 from low-income families
Assistance: Offers low-cost health insurance for children
URL: https://www.floridakidcare.org
Medically Needy Program
Condition: Individuals not eligible for full Medicaid due to income or asset limits
Assistance: Provides Medicaid coverage after a monthly "share of cost" is met
URL: https://www.myflfamilies.com/medicaid
Federally Qualified Health Centers
Condition: Individuals with limited or no health insurance
Assistance: Offers medical care on a sliding scale based on income
Florida Blue Care Team
Condition: Various chronic conditions (e.g., diabetes, asthma, heart disease)
Assistance: Provides personalized care management and support
URL: https://www.floridablue.com/answers/all-about-care/programs-when-i-need-extra-help
Emcara Health
Condition: Complex health issues or multiple health conditions
Assistance: Offers in-home care management and support services
URL: https://www.floridablue.com/answers/all-about-care/programs-when-i-need-extra-help
Healthy Addition® Prenatal Program
Condition: Pregnancy
Assistance: Provides guidance and support for a healthy pregnancy and newborn care
URL: https://www.floridablue.com/answers/all-about-care/programs-when-i-need-extra-help
Florida Department of Health - HIV/AIDS Section
Condition: HIV/AIDS
Assistance: Offers HIV testing, care, and support services
Florida Insulin Distribution Program
Condition: Diabetes
Assistance: Provides access to insulin for eligible individuals
Florida Free & Charitable Clinics
Condition: Various health conditions for uninsured or underinsured individuals
Assistance: Offers free or low-cost medical care
Florida Local Health Offices
Condition: Various health conditions
Assistance: Provides local public health services and resources
Refugee Health Services in Florida
Condition: Health needs of refugees
Assistance: Offers health screenings and care for refugees
Florida Department of Health - Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program
Condition: Pregnant women, new mothers, and young children with nutritional needs
Assistance: Provides healthy foods, nutrition education, and healthcare referrals
URL: https://www.floridahealth.gov/programs-and-services/wic/links.html
Agency for Persons with Disabilities
Condition: Developmental disabilities
Assistance: Offers support services and resources for individuals with developmental disabilities
URL: https://www.stateofflorida.com/health-services/
Florida School for the Deaf & the Blind
Condition: Deaf or blind children
Assistance: Provides specialized education and support services
URL: https://www.stateofflorida.com/health-services/
Florida Department of Health - Children's Medical Services
Condition: Children with special healthcare needs
Assistance: Offers specialized care and support for children with complex medical conditions
URL: https://www.stateofflorida.com/health-services/
Florida Department of Health – Family Health Line
Condition: Pregnant women, infants, and toddlers
Assistance: Provides referral information for prenatal care, infant and toddler health care, and Healthy Start.
URL: https://www.floridahealth.gov/programs-and-services/wic/links.html
Florida Department of Health – Breastfeeding Helpline
Condition: Breastfeeding mothers.
Assistance: Offers support and information for breastfeeding.
URL: https://www.floridahealth.gov/programs-and-services/wic/links.html
Florida Department of Children and Families – Domestic Violence Hotline
Condition: Victims of domestic violence.
Assistance: Provides support and resources for domestic violence victims.
URL: https://www.myflfamilies.com/services/abuse/domestic-violence
Florida Department of Children and Families – Child Abuse Hotline
Condition: Children at risk of abuse or neglect.
Assistance: Offers reporting and support services for child abuse cases.
URL: https://www.myflfamilies.com/services/abuse
Florida Department of Revenue – Child Support Enforcement
Condition: Families in need of child support.
Assistance: Helps establish and enforce child support orders.
URL: https://floridarevenue.com/childsupport/Pages/default.aspx
Florida Discount Drug Card
Condition: Individuals needing assistance with prescription drug costs.
Assistance: Provides discounts on prescription medications.
URL: https://www.floridadiscountdrugcard.com
Florida Department of Children and Families – Food Assistance Program
Condition: Low-income individuals and families.
Assistance: Helps people buy healthy food.
URL: https://www.myflfamilies.com/services/public-assistance
Florida Department of Children and Families – Temporary Cash Assistance (TCA)
Condition: Families with children under 18 or pregnant women in their third trimester.
Assistance: Provides cash assistance for basic needs.
URL: https://www.myflfamilies.com/services/public-assistance
Florida Department of Children and Families – Refugee Services Program
Condition: Refugees and asylum seekers.
Assistance: Helps refugees achieve economic self-sufficiency and social adjustment.
URL: https://www.myflfamilies.com/services/public-assistance
Florida Department of Children and Families – Office on Homelessness
Condition: Individuals experiencing homelessness.
Assistance: Oversees policy and funding toward ending homelessness.
URL: https://www.myflfamilies.com/services/public-assistance
Florida Department of Health – Healthy Families Florida
Condition: At-risk families with young children.
Assistance: Provides home visiting services to prevent child abuse and neglect.
URL: https://www.myflfamilies.com/services/public-assistance
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services – National School Lunch Program
Condition: School-age children from low-income families.
Assistance: Provides nutritious lunches at school.
URL: https://www.myflfamilies.com/services/public-assistance
Head Start Florida
Condition: Low-income families with young children.
Assistance: Offers early childhood education and family support services.
URL: https://www.myflfamilies.com/services/public-assistance
Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters (HIPPY) – Florida
Condition: Families with young children.
Assistance: Provides home-based early childhood education.
URL: https://www.myflfamilies.com/services/public-assistance
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
Condition: Low-income households needing help with energy costs
Assistance: Provides financial assistance for energy bills to keep families safe
URL: https://liheapch.acf.hhs.gov
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
Condition: Low-income individuals and families
Assistance: Provides nutrition benefits to supplement food budgets
URL: https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap
Hill-Burton Foundation
Condition: Uninsured or underinsured individuals
Assistance: Helps with medical services for those unable to afford them
URL: https://www.hrsa.gov/get-health-care/affordable/hill-burton
Workforce Florida
Condition: Individuals seeking employment or job training
Assistance: Provides workforce development and job placement services
Florida Alcohol & Drug Abuse Association
Condition: Individuals with substance abuse issues
Assistance: Offers substance abuse treatment and prevention services
Florida Legal Services
Condition: Low-income individuals needing legal assistance
Assistance: Provides civil legal assistance to those who cannot afford a lawyer
URL: https://www.floridalegal.org
Florida ACCESS Program
Condition: Low-income individuals needing assistance
Assistance: Helps with various needs including food assistance
URL: https://myfloridacfo.com/mymoney/me/govbenefits
Agency for Persons with Disabilities
Condition: Individuals with developmental disabilities
Assistance: Provides support services for people with developmental disabilities
URL: https://apd.myflorida.com
Florida Public Assistance (PA)
Condition: Individuals affected by disasters
Assistance: Provides aid to state governments in returning disaster areas to pre-disaster conditions
URL: https://disasterassistance.gov
Florida Department of Financial Services – Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Condition: Blind, elderly, people with disabilities who have limited income/resources
Assistance: Monthly financial support
URL: https://myfloridacfo.com/mymoney/me/govbenefits
Florida Department of Financial Services – Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
Condition: People who cannot work due to a disability
Assistance: Monthly financial support based on work history
URL: https://myfloridacfo.com/mymoney/me/govbenefits
Florida Department of Health – Office of Volunteer Health Services
Condition: Individuals needing healthcare assistance
Assistance: Information about health services & volunteer opportunities
URL: https://www.doh.state.fl.us
ACCESS Florida
Condition: Low-income families needing assistance
Assistance: Access to public assistance programs including food stamps & cash assistance
URL: http:/access.fl.gov
Healthy Start Coalition
Condition:* Pregnant women & infants at risk
Assistance:* Case management & education to improve maternal & infant health outcomes
URL:* http:/healthystartcoalition.org
Disability Rights Florida
Condition: Individuals with disabilities
assistance: Advocacy & legal assistance to protect rights & ensure access to services
URL: http:/disabilityrightsflorida.org