Rick Scott: More Floridians Leaving HCBS Medicaid Waiver Wait List

On Thursday morning, Gov. Rick Scott said around 1,600 Floridians, up from around 750, will be leaving the Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Medicaid waiver waiting list. Scott highlighted $36 million from the 2013 budget played a large part in getting Floridians off the waiting list.

In March, we were thrilled to commit $36 million to move 750 people with disabilities off of the APD waiver waiting list, Scott said. Todays announcement that our investment will help approximately 1,600 individuals - up from 750 individuals -- receive the services they need is great news for Florida families. This will also be the first time that more than half of the individuals with critical needs will be moved off of the APD waiver waiting list. Our goal is to create an opportunity economy in Florida that supports jobs for generations to come. Our $36 million investment in APD will ensure our most vulnerable population will receive needed services and allow many to develop skills to help them find a job and live their American dream.