Military Families and TRICARE ABA in Florida
The TRICARE Autism Care Demonstration, EFMP and ECHO, Humana Military referrals, PCS moves and support near Florida bases.
Understand
Start here: the basics, in plain language.
- UnderstandAPD Services for Military Families Transferring to FloridaFlorida law lets active duty families whose child had waiver services in another state get APD home and community services here. Domicile, documents, steps.6 min read
- UnderstandEFMP in Florida: What Navy, Air Force, Army and Marine Families Should KnowWhat qualifies for EFMP, how to enroll with DD 2792 forms, how it affects orders to MacDill, NAS Jax and Mayport, and the TRICARE ABA 90-day rule.6 min read
- UnderstandFES-UA Scholarship Rules for Military Families Moving to FloridaMilitary families with PCS orders to Florida can apply for FES-UA before moving, and military children are exempt from the seat cap. Rules, documents, dates.6 min read
- UnderstandIs the TRICARE Autism Demonstration Ending? What 2028 Means for Florida FamiliesTRICARE's Autism Care Demonstration is authorized through Dec. 31, 2028. What that means, what the 2025 National Academies report said, and what to do now.6 min read
- UnderstandSchool Liaison Officers and IEPs for Military Kids in FloridaHow Florida school liaisons help military families move an autistic child's IEP, with liaison phone numbers and the compact's comparable-services rule.6 min read
- UnderstandTRICARE Autism Care Demonstration (ACD) in Florida: A Step-by-Step GuideHow Florida military families get ABA through the TRICARE Autism Care Demonstration: eligibility, referral, authorizations, outcome measures and costs.5 min read
- UnderstandTRICARE ECHO for Autism Families: Respite and Extra BenefitsHow TRICARE ECHO works for autistic children in Florida: who qualifies, EFMP and the 90-day rule, 16 hours of respite, monthly copays and the annual limit.8 min read
- UnderstandTRICARE's Required ABA Outcome Measures: PDDBI, Vineland, SRS and PSIWhat TRICARE's four ABA outcome measures are, who fills out each, the 6- and 12-month schedule, the 90-day window and why a late form can stop authorization.6 min read
- UnderstandWhen a Parent Deploys: Preparing Your Autistic ChildVisual countdowns, recorded routines, keeping ABA steady with one caregiver, TRICARE paperwork and Florida support contacts for a parent's deployment.6 min read
- UnderstandYour TRICARE Autism Services Navigator: What They Do and How to Use ThemWhat a TRICARE Autism Services Navigator does: the 90-day care plan, parent participation rules, help with moves and how to raise problems with Humana.6 min read
Compare options
Weighing your options and planning.
- Compare optionsDoes TRICARE Cover ABA at School, or for ADHD?TRICARE's rules for ABA at school, preschool and daycare, why ADHD alone is excluded, and how Florida s. 1003.572 fits in. A comparison for Florida families.6 min read
- Compare optionsDoes TRICARE Cover ABA for Retirees, Guard and Reserve Families?How TRICARE ABA works for retirees, Guard and Reserve families in Florida: ACD eligibility, ECHO at retirement, TRS and TRR, 2026 caps and other insurance.6 min read
- Compare optionsLeaving the Military: What Happens to Your Child's TRICARE ABARetiring, separating with TAMP, CHCBP or a civilian plan: how each path affects your child's TRICARE ABA in Florida, with deadlines and a no-gap timeline.6 min read
- Compare optionsTRICARE Plus an Employer Plan: Which Pays First for ABA?With TRICARE and a civilian employer plan, the employer plan pays first for ABA, but TRICARE still requires its own authorization. How to set up both plans.6 min read
- Compare optionsTRICARE Prime vs Select for ABA: 2026 Copays, Referrals and Catastrophic CapsCompare TRICARE Prime and Select for ABA in 2026: copays per day, deductibles, enrollment fees and catastrophic caps for active duty and retiree families.6 min read
Take the next step
Ready to move: steps, checklists and getting started.
- Take the next stepABA for MacDill AFB Families: South Tampa, Brandon, Riverview and Apollo BeachMacDill AFB guide to TRICARE ABA: the Tampa Prime Demo rule, EFMP and school liaison contacts, CARD-USF, APD and Hope Center's Temple Terrace location.5 min read
- Take the next stepABA for NAS Jacksonville and Mayport FamiliesNAS Jacksonville and Mayport guide to TRICARE ABA: EFMP and school liaison contacts, TRICARE advisors, UF Jacksonville CARD, APD and Hope Center Jacksonville.4 min read
- Take the next stepGetting a TRICARE ABA Referral in Florida: Humana Military Step by StepStep-by-step TRICARE East ABA checklist: diagnosis papers, Humana Military referral, EFMP and ECHO, outcome measures, 28-day standards and phone scripts.6 min read
- Take the next stepPCS to Florida With an Autistic Child: Keeping ABA on TrackA PCS-to-Florida checklist for TRICARE ABA families: navigator handoff, referral transfer, new authorizations, EFMP, IEP rights and the first week at home.6 min read
- Take the next stepRenewing Your TRICARE ABA Referral Every Two Years Without a GapTRICARE needs a new ABA referral and DSM-5 checklist every 24 months and reauthorization every 6 months. A calendar, call script and checklist to avoid a gap.5 min read
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