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How to apply for Florida Medicaid

There are multiple ways to apply for Florida Medicaid including by phone, mail or online. Click here to watch a video then go to DCF for additional details.

Acceptable Verification Docs

Acceptable documents: Birth certificates, driver’s licenses, state or federal IDs, Social Security cards, passports, military ID, award letters, Medicare card. Get full list

Medicaid Member Services Portal

You can get alerts, check status, update your address and more. Click here to register on the Fl Medicaid Member Portal.

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Member Services

We've helped thousands of Medicaid patients understand why their services were denied. We'll explain your Explanation of Benefits and non-covered services based on your plan type. Submit a Request Form for recommendations to disputed your bill with a healthcare professional. Our staff provides members with additional resources for Financial Assistance. Contact us when you need help understanding your Medically Needy status or locating a Medicaid provider near you.

Provider Services

We'll show you how to submit an Exceptional Claims Form due to late eligibility updates allowing you to get reimbursed after the initial filing limit. Submit a Request Form to get recommended steps to rebill or void a complex ICN via Florida Medicaid Management Information System (FLMMIS). We teach providers how to use Occurrence and Condition codes to submit claims with a partial authorization approval. Contact us if you need clear Reason code descriptions on your denied claims (ICNs).

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Government Assistance

The Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) Public Benefits and Assistance program supports the development of strong, self-sufficient communities by determining eligibility for food, cash, and medical assistance for individuals and families across the state.

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