How to Change Medicaid Benefits in Florida

Medicaid is a state-operated, federally- and state-funded health insurance program for qualifying low-income individuals, including the elderly, the disabled, pregnant women and children. Private insurance companies in Florida offer Medicaid managed care plans that are subsidized by the state. You are able to change managed care plans during your open enrollment period or by obtaining agency approval.

Instructions

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  Verify when your open enrollment period begins and ends by contacting 888-367-6554. If you are a Medicare beneficiary with Medicaid, a child under the age of 19 with Supplemental Security Income (SSI), a subsidized adoptive child, a foster care child or an American Indian, you may change your plan at any time.

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  Make a list of your medical diagnoses and associated medical costs, such as medical equipment and prescription drugs costs.

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  Search for managed care plans in your county using Florida Medicaid's search option at portal.flmmis.com.

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  Review each plan and select the plan that provides the best coverage for your medical expenses at the best cost.

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  Contact 888-367-6554 to enroll in the plan you selected.