How to Get a Medicaid ID Number in Florida

Floridians without income and resources to pay for the costs of health care can apply for Medicaid public assistance. There are a number of categories of people whom the federal Medicaid program assists, including the elderly, families with dependent children and people with disabilities. Florida's Department of Children and Families (DCF) enrolls Medicaid-eligible Floridians through their Access Florida program. Enrolling sets you up with your Florida Medicaid ID number.

Instructions

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  Visit Florida's Department of Children & Families website at dcf.state.fl.us. Click on the Access Florida Food, Medical Assistance and Cash webpage.

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  Select "Apply for Benefits." Choose the "Prescreening" option if you need to check your eligibility before applying.

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  Begin the online application. Check the box "Medicaid" on the benefit selection page.

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  Obtain your ACCESS online number. Set up a password. Save the number and password.

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  Complete the online application. Provide information about your household, assets, employment, income and expenses.

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  Submit the form electronically. Alternatively, print the completed application form and fax or mail to a Florida Access customer service center.

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  Report changes or check your case status by going to the MyAccess Account webpage.

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  Complete any other steps required by the DCF, including supplying documentation and meeting with a caseworker.

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  Obtain your Medicaid ID number when you are approved for benefits. Print out a temporary Medicaid card through your MyAccess account. Receive a permanent gold Medicaid ID card after processing.