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Family First Firm • Florida Medicaid Post-Approval Guide

1. Enrollment Advisement and Guidance

Now that your Medicaid application has been approved, you will need to enroll in a managed
care plan to receive your benefits. Florida delivers long-term care Medicaid services through
the Statewide Medicaid Managed Care (SMMC) program. Understanding this system is
essential to getting the care you need.

Understanding the SMMC Program

The SMMC program has multiple components. For long-term care recipients, you will be

enrolled in the Long-Term Care (LTC) program. Most Medicaid recipients also receive their
general medical care through the Managed Medical Assistance (MMA) program. There is also a
separate Dental Program.

Choosing Your Plan
After approval, you will receive a welcome packet with information about choosing a health
plan. Florida is divided into regions, and within your region, you will have several managed care
plans to choose from. Each plan contracts with different providers, so it is important to choose

a plan that includes the providers you want to use, especially if you are already receiving care
at a specific facility.

Compare plans at: www.flmedicaidmanagedcare.com

Get help from Choice Counselors: (877) 711-3662
FL Medicaid Member Portal: Create an account to manage your enrollment online

Important: If you do not choose a plan within the designated timeframe, one will be assigned

to you automatically. Make sure to actively select a plan that meets your needs.

How Best to Use this Guide
Please favorite this email and/or download this guide to your computer to reference during the

time you or a loved one is a Medicaid recipient for quick access to the information provided.

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