Broward County Medicaid Resources
Broward County Medicaid provides health coverage to eligible children, adults, pregnant women, seniors, people with disabilities and other qualifying Florida residents. While Florida Medicaid is administered statewide, Broward County residents have access to local Medicaid resources, health department locations and community services.
Broward County is part of Medicaid Region H under Florida's Statewide Medicaid Managed Care system. Region H consists of Broward County alone.
Broward County is Medicaid Region H.
Florida's Statewide Medicaid Managed Care program organizes Medicaid managed care services by geographic regions. Broward County is designated as Region H.
Broward County Medicaid Important Phone Numbers
MyACCESS Customer Call Center 850-300-4323
Florida Medicaid Help Line 1-877-254-1055
Medicaid TDD 1-866-467-4970
MyACCESS / Florida Relay 711
Broward County Health Department 954-467-4700
Broward County Health Department Dental Appointments 954-467-4705
Broward Vital Statistics 954-467-4413
MyACCESS lists 850-300-4323 as its Customer Call Center for assistance with the online benefits system and Medicaid-related applications.
Florida Department of Health in Broward County
The Florida Department of Health in Broward County (DOH-Broward) operates county public-health facilities throughout Broward County.
The main DOH-Broward contact is:
Florida Department of Health in Broward County
780 SW 24th St.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315
Phone: 954-467-4700
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
DOH-Broward provides public-health programs and operates additional facilities throughout the county.
Important: the county health department is not the agency that determines most Medicaid eligibility. Medicaid eligibility is handled through
Florida's Medicaid eligibility system, primarily through DCF for many applicants, while AHCA administers the Medicaid program.
Broward County Health Department Locations
Fort Lauderdale Health Center
2421 SW 6th Ave.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315
Phone: 954-467-4700
This is one of the major DOH-Broward public-health locations.
The health department lists clinical and public-health services at its Broward County facilities. Services and eligibility can vary by location, so call before visiting.
Edgar Mills Health Center
900 NW 31st Ave.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
Phone: 954-467-4700
DOH-Broward lists this location among its dental-service locations.
Paul Hughes Health Center
205 NW 6th Ave.
Pompano Beach, FL 33060
Phone: 954-467-4700
The Paul Hughes Health Center is another DOH-Broward location serving residents in northern Broward County.
South Regional Health Center
4105 Pembroke Road
Hollywood, FL 33021
Phone: 954-467-4700
DOH-Broward lists the South Regional Health Center for:
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Pediatric dental services
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WIC
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Birth certificates
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Death certificates
The location is generally open Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., although individual services may have different hours.
Broward County Medicaid Dental Resources
Florida Medicaid dental benefits are generally delivered through Medicaid dental plans or other applicable Medicaid arrangements.
The Florida Department of Health in Broward County also provides certain dental services.
DOH-Broward lists dental services for children and young adults ages 2-20, with services available at several county health department locations.
Broward County Dental Appointment Number
954-467-4705
DOH-Broward lists this number for scheduling dental appointments.
Dental locations include:
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Edgar Mills Health Center — 900 NW 31st Ave., Fort Lauderdale
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Fort Lauderdale Health Center — 2421 SW 6th Ave., Fort Lauderdale
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Paul Hughes Health Center — 205 NW 6th Ave., Pompano Beach
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South Regional Health Center — 4105 Pembroke Road, Hollywood
Because Medicaid dental coverage and provider participation can vary, verify your Medicaid dental plan and coverage before receiving services.
Broward County Medicaid and WIC Resources
The Florida Department of Health in Broward County operates WIC services at several locations. WIC is separate from Medicaid, but Medicaid-eligible families may also qualify for WIC depending on program requirements.
For Medicaid recipients who are pregnant, postpartum or caring for young children, it may be useful to ask the health department about available WIC services.
The South Regional Health Center, for example, lists WIC services at:
4105 Pembroke Road
Hollywood, FL 33021
954-467-4700
Broward County Vital Statistics
Some Medicaid applications and eligibility situations may require documentation such as birth certificates.
Broward County's health department provides Vital Statistics services at several locations.
Fort Lauderdale Operations Building
2421A SW 6th Ave.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315
Vital Statistics: 954-467-4413
South Regional Health Center
4105 Pembroke Road
Hollywood, FL 33021
Vital Statistics: 954-467-4413
Paul Hughes Health Center
205 NW 6th Ave.
Pompano Beach, FL 33060
Vital Statistics: 954-467-4413
Call before visiting because Vital Statistics hours can differ from the general health department hours.
Broward County Medicaid Resources at a Glance
Medicaid RegionRegion H
Medicaid application MyACCESS
MyACCESS phone 850-300-4323
Medicaid Help Line 1-877-254-1055
Medicaid TDD 1-866-467-4970
Main Broward Health Department 954-467-4700
Health Department address 780 SW 24th St., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315
Dental appointments 954-467-4705
Vital Statistics 954-467-4413
South Regional Health Center4105 Pembroke Road, Hollywood, FL 33021
Paul Hughes Health Center205 NW 6th Ave., Pompano Beach, FL 33060
Edgar Mills Health Center900 NW 31st Ave., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
Fort Lauderdale Health Center2421 SW 6th Ave., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Broward County Health Department phone number?
The main Florida Department of Health in Broward County phone number is 954-467-4700.
Where is the Broward County Health Department located?
The main administrative address is:
780 SW 24th St.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315
Phone: 954-467-4700
Does the Broward County Health Department provide dental services?
Yes. DOH-Broward lists dental services at several locations, including Edgar Mills, Fort Lauderdale, Paul Hughes and South Regional Health Centers. The dental scheduling number is 954-467-4705.
Broward County Medicaid Help
Understanding Florida Medicaid can be difficult when you are dealing with an application, renewal, managed care plan, provider issue or coverage problem.
For official Medicaid assistance, use the appropriate state resource:
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MyACCESS: Applications, renewals, case information and document submission
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Florida Medicaid Help Line: Medicaid coverage and program questions
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DOH-Broward: Local public-health services and health department programs
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Medicaid managed care plan: Questions involving your specific plan, providers and covered services
For additional Florida Medicaid information and step-by-step guidance, Ask Medicaid Florida is an independent resource for Florida residents looking for help understanding Medicaid programs, applications, renewals, managed care and other Florida Medicaid topics.
Important Disclaimer
Ask Medicaid Florida is an independent informational resource and is not affiliated with the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration, Florida Department of Children and Families or Florida Department of Health. Medicaid rules, eligibility requirements, managed care plans, provider networks, phone numbers and local services can change. Verify important information directly with the appropriate Florida government agency or your Medicaid plan.