Autism and the Florida Medwaiver
In this Coffee Chat, Scarlett discusses “Severe forms of autism,” the second category of disabilities served by the Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD). Scarlett mentions that specific Florida statutes inform APD’s definition of autism (65G-4.014 and 65G-4.017).
Watch the video here:
Key Takeaways:
- APD is very specific about which professionals can diagnose autism for Waiver eligibility.
- Make sure there is ample evidence.
- Autism must be severe enough to affect all areas of life.
- Autism is a trickier category and is heavily scrutinized. Send everything!
SNGG developed a free assessment to determine your eligibility for the APD Waitlist for Services. Check out our assessment here:
What would you like to see on our next SNGG Florida Medwaiver Coffee Chat? Send us an email at [email protected] with your Medwaiver questions.