Florida Statewide Medicaid Managed Care - Participant Directed Option (PDO)¶
Florida's Participant Directed Option (PDO) within the Statewide Medicaid Managed Care Long-Term Care program allows enrollees to hire family members including spouses and legally responsible individuals as paid caregivers. Eight managed care plans offer PDOs, with each plan setting its own fee schedule. As of June 2020, approximately 7,841 participants used PDO out of roughly 51,848 HCBS enrollees. Florida also has CDC+ for developmental disabilities.
Florida PDO provides participant-directed personal care through managed care. Participants can hire family members, including spouses and legally responsible individuals, as paid caregivers at approximate hourly rates of $12-$16/hr (varies by managed care plan). Waitlists are typical for waiver enrollment. No licensing is required for personal care, homemaker, or companion services. Eight managed care plans offer PDOs with each setting its own fee schedule.
Some details for this program are still being verified. Check the official source for the most current information.
Eligibility¶
- Household income at or below 300% of the Federal Poverty Level
- Asset limit of $2,000
- Care recipient must have a qualifying disability or need for assistance
- Must be a resident of FL
- Must be Medicaid-eligible
- Must require a nursing facility level of care
Services¶
Florida PDO provides participant-directed personal care through managed care. Participants can hire family members, including spouses and legally responsible individuals, as paid caregivers at approximate hourly rates of $12-$16/hr (varies by managed care plan). Waitlists are typical for waiver enrollment. No licensing is required for personal care, homemaker, or companion services. Eight managed care plans offer PDOs with each setting its own fee schedule.
How to apply¶
Apply online or find more information at the official program page.