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Moving to or from Florida with Medicaid

Moving TO Florida

Florida Medicaid does not accept transferred cases from other states: every new Florida resident applies fresh through Florida Department of Children and Families (eligibility) / Agency for Health Care Administration (program administration). There is no waiting period tied to how recently you arrived — eligibility is decided on Florida's own income and household rules from the day you become a resident.

Leaving Florida

Leaving Florida ends your Florida Medicaid case — no state will take it over. Close the case with Florida Department of Children and Families (eligibility) / Agency for Health Care Administration (program administration) effective your move month, then apply in your destination state immediately after arriving.

Official agency: Florida Department of Children and Families (eligibility) / Agency for Health Care Administration (program administration) ↗ (application page)

Florida Medicaid at a glance

Program nameFlorida Medicaid
ACA Medicaid expansionNo — adults need a category
Adult income limitnot published as % FPL
Processingup to 45 days

Common questions

Who runs Medicaid in Florida?

Florida Department of Children and Families (eligibility) / Agency for Health Care Administration (program administration). The official page and application link are cited below — always act through them.

Does Florida make new residents wait for Medicaid?

No state may impose a residency waiting period for Medicaid. You apply as soon as you live in Florida; eligibility is decided on Florida's own rules.

Where do I report that I'm leaving Florida?

Report address and household changes through your MyACCESS account using 'Report My Changes'.

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Written by Benefits Transfer Editorial Team

Reviewed by Billy Reiner, Editor

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