How to Become a Provider
Below are minimum requirements to apply to become an Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD) iBudget Waiver provider. APD will request additional information based on the specific services you wish to provide. The required education and experience is dependent upon the service requirements as defined in the iBudget Waiver Handbook.
- The applicant is 18 years of age or older
- The applicant has successfully passed all background screening requirements according to section. 393.0655, 435.04 and 409.907, F.S.
- The applicant is not currently suspended or terminated as a provider from Medicare or Medicaid in any state
What does it take to become an APD provider?
There are several major steps to successfully enrolling as an APD provider:
- Pass and obtain proof of required background screenings
- Meet all of the requirements of the iBudget Handbook and applicable Florida Administrative Codes
- Fill out the appropriate APD provider application(s)
- If the applicant wishes to provide residential habilitation services, the applicant will also need to submit an APD licensing application for a licensed facility (this is a separate application and separate process). Please see group home information here
- If the applicant wishes to provide Adult Day Training (ADT) services, the applicant is required to also submit a licensing application for an ADT program (this is a separate application and separate process). Please see ADT information here
- Submit a complete provider application with all required supporting documentation to APD
- Successfully obtain the appropriate Medicaid Provider Number from the Florida Agency for Healthcare Administration (AHCA)
- Complete all APD required training
- Sign appropriate contract(s) with APD
