Medicaid entitlement for 14 - FY 2026 - T19

The Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services awarded the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration $2.293 billion on October 1, 2025, under the Grants to States for Medicaid program (CFDA 93.778), a block grant entitlement funding Florida's medical assistance delivery for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026.

FAHCA administers Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) coverage across Florida, processing medical claims and determining eligibility for cash assistance recipients, children, pregnant women, the elderly, and individuals with disabilities. The agency serves as the state's designated Medicaid agency, delivering healthcare coverage to low-income Floridians. Funding supports medical assistance payments, including Medicare premiums, copayments, and deductibles for qualified beneficiaries, as well as coverage for medically-needy persons who would otherwise qualify for cash assistance.

Performance occurs statewide in Florida. The award obligates $2.293 billion for the period October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026. FAHCA receives quarterly Medicaid entitlement disbursements on a fiscal year basis, with awards made October 1, January 1, April 1, and July 1, based on the agency's quarterly estimates of funds needed for eligible beneficiaries.