What are the characteristics of individuals on the waiting list?

What are the characteristics of
individuals on the waiting list?
Primary disability
􀂃 Mental retardation…………….. 67.6%
􀂃 Cerebral Palsy…………………. 15.0%
􀂃 Autism……………………………14.6%
􀂃 Spina Bifida…………………….. 2.2%
􀂃 Prader Willi Syndrome……….. 0.3%
􀂃 High Risk………………………… 0.3%

85.1% of individuals have been waiting for waiver
services for up to 5 years.

For Additional Information

Becky Vickers, Staff Director

487-1316

Vickers.Becky@oppaga.fl.gov

Claire Mazur, Chief Legislative Analyst

487-9211

Mazur.Claire@oppaga.fl.gov

Jennifer Johnson, Chief Legislative Analyst

488-1023

Johnson.Jennifer@oppaga.fl.gov

Report available online at:

www.oppaga.state.fl.us/reports/health/r06-54s.html


source: Florida Legislature Office of Program Policy Analysis & Government Accountability Report, January 9, 2008