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Medicaid for Home Care in Florida

Medicaid Certified Home Care Agency in Florida

Any homecare business can receive reimbursements from Medicaid in Florida if the agency is a certified HHA (Home Health Agency). With each state having its regulations, it is necessarily crucial for the homecare agency to ensure its eligibility before seeking reimbursement. The availability of certifications and license is mandatory in some states, and a complete checklist is provided by the specific state.

More information is provided by the respected state’s Human Service Department and Bureau of Licensing and Certification.

Governing Body: Statewide Medicaid Managed Care Program

Overview:

Medicaid in Florida is also known as the Statewide Medicaid Managed Care (SMMC) program that provides health care coverage for seniors, pregnant women, parents, children, disabled people, and former foster care recipients and non-citizens with medical emergencies.

Medicaid Programs:

  • Statewide Medicaid Managed Care (SMMC) Program
  • Long Term Care (LTC) Program
  • Working Disabled Program
  • Florida Discount Drug Card Program

Income Requirements:

  • For families who are making up to 100% of the FPL
  • For pregnant women who are making up to 135% of the FPL
  • For elderly, disabled or blind residents who are making between 88% and 150% FPL

Application Process:

To apply online for the available Medicaid programs in Florida, you can visit Access Florida.

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  • Built-In feature to submit claims electronically.
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  • Identify and manage accounts and claims that are overdue.
  • Robust reporting to evaluate financial performance.
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