Specialized Services - Definition - Eligibility and Provider Credentials

Sep 20, 2026

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Specialized Services definition covering approved providers or a Florida hospital, with options for delivery outside Florida when credentialed and eligibility for online delivery. Specifies eligible program FES-UA and allowed account types, then details required documentation such as the provider’s name and an FLDOH license copy. Lists required provider credentials and approved specialized services (ABA, speech-language, occupational and physical therapy, spoken language, psychotherapy/counseling, vision therapy) plus clear ineligible examples like non-specialized providers, other therapies, and educational or tutoring programs.

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Specialized Services Definition

Eligible Program and Account Types

Required Specialized Service Catalog Documentation

Provider Credential Requirements

Approved Specialized Services

Ineligible Services

Specialized Services Definition Specialized Services are rendered by the approved providers listed below or a Florida hospital. Services may be delivered outside Florida if credentialed. Online delivery is eligible. Eligible program: FES-UA Account Type(s): Business, Personal Required Service Catalog documentation • First and last name of the person rendering services. • A copy of their FLDOH license number. A specialized services provider must hold one of the following credentials: • Licensed by the Florida Department of Health to perform the service • Approved as a provider by the Agency for Persons with Disabilities, • Approved as a Specialized Instructional Services (SIS) Provider by the Office of Early Learning. Note: An approved provider must provide services in the specialized area in which they are approved. Approved services include: • Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) • Speech-Language services by a Florida Department of Health licensed speech-language pathologist (SLP) • Occupational therapy services by a Florida Department of Health licensed occupational therapist • Physical therapy services by Florida Department of Health licensed physical therapist • Spoken language services by a Florida Department of Health licensed listening and spoken language specialist • Psychotherapy or counseling by a Florida Department of Health licensed psychologist, medical doctor with a specialization in psychiatry, school psychologist, mental health counselor, marriage and family therapist, or clinical social worker • Vision therapy by a Florida Department of Health licensed Optometrist 1-877-735-7837 • [provider@sufs.org](provider@sufs.org) Ineligible under Specialized Services • A service that is not rendered by a provider in the specialized area o Example: Occupational therapy services rendered by a psychologist • Any other therapy or specialized service other than the services outlined above o Example: Massage therapy, acupuncture, chiropractic therapy, etc. • An educational program, home education program, or tutoring o These programs and services have different requirements and credentials to be considered eligible. The eligibility requirements are listed below. • Service catalogs submitted by therapy assistants, interns, or technicians o These services must be submitted under a fully credentialed, supervising therapist in order to be approved 877-735-7837 • [info@stepupforstudents.org](info@stepupforstudents.org) • [StepUpForStudents.org](StepUpForStudents.org)

FAQs

How can Specialized Services be delivered, and are online services allowed?

Services may be delivered by approved providers or a Florida hospital, including delivery outside Florida if the provider is credentialed. Online delivery is eligible.

What documentation is required for a specialized services provider’s catalog?

The catalog requires the first and last name of the person rendering services and a copy of their FLDOH license number.

Which provider credentials qualify for delivering Specialized Services?

Providers must be licensed by the Florida Department of Health for the service, approved by the Agency for Persons with Disabilities, or approved as a Specialized Instructional Services (SIS) Provider by the Office of Early Learning.

Sep 20, 2026

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