Florida Medicaid

Medicaid is the state and federal partnership that provides health coverage for selected categories of people with low incomes. Its purpose is to improve the health of people who might otherwise go without medical care for themselves and their children. Medicaid is different in every state.

Florida implemented the Medicaid program on January 1, 1970, to provide medical services to indigent people. Over the years, the Florida Legislature has authorized Medicaid reimbursement for additional services. A major expansion occurred in 1989, when the United States Congress mandated that states provide all Medicaid services allowable under the Social Security Act to children under the age of 21.

Summary of Services

In Florida, the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) develops and carries out policies related to the Medicaid program. A description of the services offered by the Florida Medicaid program can be found in the Summary of Services, 2007-2008 [4.7 MB PDF] - Updated 8/14/07

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