Florida Medicaid’s Covered Services and HCBS Waivers
Familial Dysautonomia Waiver
The Familial Dysautonomia Waiver provides home and community-based supports and services to eligible persons with Familial Dysautonomia living in their own homes or family homes. The purpose of the Familial Dysautonomia waiver is to promote, and maintain the health of eligible recipients with Familial Dysautonomia and to minimize the effects of illness and disabilities through the provision of needed supports and services in order to delay or prevent hospital placement or institutionalization.
Medicaid reimburses for the following waiver services:
- Adult Dental Services for recipients aged 21 years and older
- Behavioral Services
- Consumable Medical Supplies
- Durable Medical Equipment
- Non-Residential Support Services
- Respite Care
- Waiver Support Coordination
The Familial Dysautonomia waiver is a fee-for-service program and is not offered by health plans serving Medicaid enrollees.
Eligibility
Medicaid recipients who meet the following criteria may be eligible to enroll in the Familial Dysautonomia Waiver:
- Diagnosed with Familial Dysautonomia by a physician.
- Age 3 through 64.
- At risk of hospitalization.
Resource Information
The Florida Medicaid Familial Dysautonomia Waiver Incontinence “Fee Schedule and Quality Standards” is available on the Florida Medicaid Web Portal. Select "Provider Services”, then under "Provider Support" select “Provider Fee Schedules”.
