The task of selecting health insurance can be daunting. The team at Florida Health Choices has put together a Resource Guide to help. Download the entire guide below or select the section of interest to find out what Florida Health Choices can do for you and learn important information.
State Organizations
Agency for Health Care Administration
AHCA oversees administration of the Florida Medicaid program and the licensure and regulation of Floridas health facilities.
Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation
DBPR licenses and regulates businesses and professionals in the State of Florida.
Florida Department of Children and Families – Medicaid
DCF determines Medicaid eligibility in Florida (unless you are an SSI recipient). Medicaid provides medical coverage to low-income individuals and families.
Florida Department of Health
Led by the State Surgeon General, the DOH works to protect, promote and improve the health of all people in Florida.
Florida Department of Management Services
DMS is the business arm of Florida government, supporting sister agencies as well as current and former state employees.
Florida Healthy Kids
FHK is part of Florida KidCare and offers low-cost health insurance for kids ages 5 through 18. If you are a full-pay family, you have the option of shopping with us for kids’ insurance as well as for family or other individual coverage, and checking to see if you qualify for tax subsidies.
Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
FLOIR is responsible for the regulation, compliance, and enforcement of statutes related to the business of insurance.
Federal Organizations
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
CMS administers Medicare, Medicaid, the Childrens Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and parts of the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
Healthcare.gov
The federally facilitated marketplace (FFM) established under the Affordable Care Act.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
HHSs mission is to enhance and protect the health and well-being of Americans by providing for effective human services and fostering advances in medicine, public health, and social services.
Professional Associations
Florida Association of Health Plans
Florida Association of Health Underwriters
Florida Association of Independent Agents
National Association of Health Underwriters
National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors of Florida