How to apply for Florida Optional State Supplementation (OSS)

Who it's for

Optional State Supplementation is a monthly cash payment from the State of Florida that supplements an SSI-eligible senior's income so they can afford the cost of an Assisted Living Facility (ALF), Adult Family Care Home (AFCH), or Mental Health Residential Treatment Facility. OSS is for low-income seniors and disabled adults who need help with the activities of daily living but who do not require nursing-home-level care. The state pays the difference between the resident's countable income and a published 'provider rate plus personal needs allowance' total — for an individual in an ALF as of January 2026, that target total is $1,178.40 per month ($1,018.40 base provider rate plus a $160 monthly Personal Needs Allowance the resident keeps for incidentals). To qualify, you must meet SSI's categorical eligibility (age 65+, blind, or disabled with countable income and resources below the SSI limits), be assessed as needing the level of care the facility provides, and reside in a state-licensed facility that accepts OSS payments. Eligibility is determined by DCF; payments are made monthly.

What you'll need

• Form CF-ES 2620 (OSS Eligibility Worksheet) and DCF ACCESS application
• Proof of identity and Social Security number
• Proof of all monthly income (Social Security award letter, pension statements)
• Bank statements and documentation of countable resources
• Proof of admission to a state-licensed Assisted Living Facility, Adult Family Care Home, or Mental Health Residential Treatment Facility (AHCA-issued license)
• Level-of-care assessment confirming need for residential care

Where to apply

Renewals

annual