Applying for public assistance
Includes: food stamps, Medicaid/Medicare, Temporary Cash Assistance, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
To receive public assistance funds apply online at www.myflorida.com/accessflorida or by calling the ACCESS office at (866) 619-5720 or (904) 723-2079.
24/7 automated hotline: 1-866-762-2237
ACCESS FL Brochure
Application Verification and Time Table
To receive public assistance funds apply online at www.myflorida.com/accessflorida or by calling the ACCESS office at (866) 619-5720 or (904) 723-2079.
24/7 automated hotline: 1-866-762-2237
ACCESS FL Brochure
Application Verification and Time Table
medicaid/medicare buy-in program
The Medicaid/Medicare Buy-In Programs help people with a low income to pay their Medicare premium. Recipients can receive a substantial increase in spendable income when they no longer pay for their Medicare premium. There are three distinct Buy-in programs and each has different eligibility requirements:
Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB)- Individuals who qualify for QMB are eligible to have Medicaid pay for Medicare Premiums for Parts A and B, Medicare deductibles, and Medicare coinsurance within the prescribed limits. This is the only Medicaid benefit.
Special Low Income Medicare Beneficiary (SLMB)-Individuals who are eligible for SLMB are eligible to have Medicaid pay Medicare directly for Medicare premiums for Part B. This is the only Medicaid benefit.
Qualified Individuals (QI-1)-Individuals who are eligible for QI-1 are eligible to have Medicaid pay Medicare directly for Medicare premiums for Part B. The income limits are higher than SLMB and payment is only guaranteed through the end of the year the application was made. This is the only Medicaid benefit.
Application
Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB)- Individuals who qualify for QMB are eligible to have Medicaid pay for Medicare Premiums for Parts A and B, Medicare deductibles, and Medicare coinsurance within the prescribed limits. This is the only Medicaid benefit.
Special Low Income Medicare Beneficiary (SLMB)-Individuals who are eligible for SLMB are eligible to have Medicaid pay Medicare directly for Medicare premiums for Part B. This is the only Medicaid benefit.
Qualified Individuals (QI-1)-Individuals who are eligible for QI-1 are eligible to have Medicaid pay Medicare directly for Medicare premiums for Part B. The income limits are higher than SLMB and payment is only guaranteed through the end of the year the application was made. This is the only Medicaid benefit.
Application
unemployment benefits
To apply for unemployment benefits go to https://www2.myflorida.com/fluid/. For assistance call (850) 245-7105.