Florida's $1.6B Surplus for Disability Services

Florida's $1.6B Surplus for Disability Services

1:39 Apr 16, 2026
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Floridas Surplus Funds for Disability Services: A Growing Crisis Thousands of Floridians with severe developmental disabilities are trapped on a waitlist for home-based services, despite a $1.6 billion surplus. The waitlist has grown to over 16,000 people, with families and caregivers suffering due to lack of support. State officials claim progress, but advocates fear wrongful removals and service losses. With billions idle, Florida must reevaluate its priorities to match funds with need. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/edf9be5e02f7a06e
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