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Pearls of Wisdom in Aging Care Laura Cassell
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- Society & Culture
Together, we'll learn and understand more about general aging, dementia & caregiver questions and common scenarios older adults and families experience day-to-day. My goal is to help educate caregivers and older adults by providing supportive strategies for common physical, mental, and emotional issues associated with aging. Also, as a Licensed Assisted Living Administrator in Florida, I'll provide placement advice for senior housing/medicaid programs in Florida for assisted living, memory and retirement living to address common questions, concerns and myths.
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Understanding Medicaid Managed Care Programs in Florida | Part 1
In Florida, most Medicaid recipients are enrolled in the Statewide Medicaid Managed Care (SMMC) program. The program has three parts: Managed Medical Assistance, Long-Term Care, and Dental. People on Medicaid will get services using one or more of these plan types:
1. Managed Medical Assistance (MMA)
2. Long-Term Care (LTC)
3. Dental (All people on Medicaid must enroll in a dental plan.)
Eligibility in Florida for SMMC LTC benefits include:
1. Be a legal Florida resident
2. Minimum of 65 years of age OR between 18 and 64 years old and designated as disabled by the SSA (Social Security Administration)
3. Need "nursing facility/higher level of care" (assistance with activities of daily living, ADL's - not necessarily needing a nursing home)
4. Meet the financial requirements as an individual or as a couple for Florida Medicaid
More details on the Agency for Healthcare Administration in Florida. https://ahca.myflorida.com/Medicaid/statewide_mc/smmc_ltc.shtml
For clarification and guidance on this, call 850-723-6484
Laura Cassell with Senior Care Authority in North Florida
www.seniorcare-gulfcoastregion.com