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FL SSI-Related Programs Fact Sheet

The Florida Department of Children and Families prepares a Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Related Programs Fact Sheet annually. It provides a comprehensive overview and summary of assistance programs for people who are aged, blind and disabled as well as office location and contact information for DCF district program specialists.

The Fact Sheet is available online in PDF format (requires Adobe Acrobat Reader) at:
http://www.dcf.state.fl.us/ess/ssifactsheet.pdf

The SSI-Related Fact Sheet describes many services offered by or through the State of Florida. Information on public assistance programs available for aged and disabled individuals in Florida include:

· Cash assistance: Supplemental Security Income (SSI) provides cash payments. It is run by the Social Security Administration (SSA).

· Cash assistance: Optional State Supplementation (OSS) provides supplemental cash payments for those living in specially licensed living arrangements only. (Example: Assisted Living Facility)

· Medical assistance: Medicaid is a Federal program run by the State. Eligibility requirements and services available vary from state to state.

o Medicaid eligibility is determined by the Department of Children and Families (DCF).

o Medicaid services are managed by the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA).

Additional Information

The Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) website is at:
http://www.state.fl.us/cf_web/

The Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) website is at:
http://www.fdhc.state.fl.us/index.shtml

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