Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD serves individuals by providing and coordinating supports and services based upon individual need. Determination of need must be based upon “medical necessity” as defined by the Home and Community Based Services Waiver and available funds. Services available consist of but are not limited to Support Coordination (case management services), Residential Habilitation Services, Adult Day Training, Behavioral Analysis Services, Supported Living Coaching, Support Employment, Respite, Durable Medical Equipment and Supplies, Consumable Medical Supplies, etc. For detailed descriptions of available services, individuals may refer to the Developmental Disabilities Waiver Services Medicaid Coverage & Limitations Handbook located on the APD website (xxxx://xxx.xxxxxxxxx.xxx). To apply for services, the individual (or parent, legal guardian) needs to contact the Agency for Persons with Disabilities’ Area 12 Office to request an application for services. An intake specialist will meet with the individual and gather the essential documentation to determine eligibility. To initiate the application process, a referral can be made by calling (000) 000-0000. Upon determination of eligibility, the individual will be assigned a caseworker. Based upon need and Medicaid eligibility, the individual may be eligible for the Home and Community Based Services Waiver. The delivery of services will be contingent upon Medicaid Waiver eligibility and available funds. Eligibility for services - individuals must be Florida residents with a confirmed diagnosis of Autism, Cerebral Palsy (CP), Intellectual Disabilities (IQ of 69 or less), Prader-Willi Syndrome, Down Syndrome or Xxxxx Bifida. Individuals between three and five years of age who are at ‘high risk” of having one of the stated diagnoses are also eligible for services, but must have their diagnoses confirmed by age five years in order to be eligible for continued services. Individuals classified as high risk are not eligible for the Home and Community Based Services Waiver (Medwaiver). To determine eligibility, previous psychological and/or medical evaluations are required for validation. When needed, the Agency for Persons with Disabilities’ Area Office can arrange for diagnostic assessments to determine eligibility.
