Florida governor candidates address disability care backlog
By The BriefBrief
Florida’s iBudget Medicaid waiver waitlist leaves thousands of residents eligible for home-based disability services without care, despite more than $1 billion sitting unspent. Gubernatorial candidate David Jolly says he plans to clear the backlog; Byron Donalds’ plan was not yet available. The candidates also differ on Medicaid expansion.
WHO:Florida gubernatorial candidates David Jolly and Byron Donalds, and Floridians waiting for disability services.
WHAT:David Jolly says he plans to clear Florida’s iBudget waiver waitlist; Byron Donalds’ position on the backlog was not yet available.
WHEN:Reported Oct 25, 2026 at 8:56 PM ET
WHERE:Florida
WHY:The plan addresses a backlog that leaves thousands of people eligible for home-based disability services waiting, while more than $1 billion remains unspent.
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