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Complete a paper application by downloading and printing from here. The completed paper application can be mailed to ACCESS Central Mail Center, P.O. Box 1770, Ocala, FL, 34478-1770, or it can be faxed or hand-delivered to a customer service center. Applying for public assistance benefits is free.
MyACCESS is a portal where Floridians can get and manage benefits online. This includes food assistance (SNAP) formerly food stamps, cash aid (TCA), and affordable health coverage (Medicaid) State of Florida Official Website
To ensure continuing coverage, applications for individuals not determined eligible for Medicaid, but eligible for a different healthcare coverage program, will automatically be referred to Florida KidCare, the Medically Needy Program, and other subsidized federal healthcare programs.
The Department of Children and Families, Economic Self Sufficiency Program has several programs that can help Florida families. They include, Food Assistance, Temporary Cash Assistance, Medicaid and Refugee Assistance. Each of these programs has its own eligibility rules. Florida uses one application for all assistance programs.
Applications for Medicaid are made through the Department of Children and Families (DCF). Call the toll-free number (866) 762-2237 or visit http://www.myflorida.com/accessflorida/. A person who moves here from another state, who had Medicaid in the prior state, has to apply for Medicaid in Florida.
• Apply even if you or your child already has health coverage. You could be eligible for lower-cost or free coverage. • If you’re single, you may be able to use a short form. • Families that include immigrants can apply. You can apply for your child even if you aren’t eligible for coverage.
Introducing the new MyACCESS, the modernized version of the old ACCESS system. MyACCESS aims to enhance the needs of Floridians accessing SNAP (food assistance), TANF (cash assistance), and Medicaid (healthcare coverage assistance).