Florida Medicaid; Medicaid FL; Medicaid in Florida
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Florida Medicaid Eligibility; How to get Medicaid in Florida
Department of Children and Families, Office of Economic Self Sufficiency
The Department of Children and Families determines eligibility for low-income children and family programs and the institutional care program in Florida.
General Information about Eligibility for Florida Medicaid Services
This page at the Florida Agency For Health Care Administration gives an overview of Medicaide eligibility, with links to other sources.
SSI-Related Programs Fact Sheet April 2006 (pdf file); Department of Children and Families
Information about Medicaid eligibility criteria for the aged, blind and disabled, including Medicare cost-sharing coverage for Qualified Medicare Beneficiaries (QMBs), Specified Low-Income Beneficiaries (SLMBs), and coverage for Qualified Individuals.
Florida Medicaid - A Reference Guide (pdf file); Florida Agency for Health Care Administration
Consumer Awareness Series publication is an initial reference to provide you general information on the Florida Medicaid program.
brochure or publication:
The Medicaid Eligibility Maze: Coverage Expands, but Enrollment Problems Persist - Findings from a Five-State Study
source: Urban Institute
file size: 56 pg. languages: English
"This report examines Medicaid eligibility policies and operations in five states— California, Colorado, Florida, Minnesota, and Wisconsin—following initial changes introduced by PRWORA and the new Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), which was part of the Balanced Budget Act of 1997..."
The Department of Children and Families determines eligibility for low-income children and family programs and the institutional care program in Florida.
General Information about Eligibility for Florida Medicaid Services
This page at the Florida Agency For Health Care Administration gives an overview of Medicaide eligibility, with links to other sources.
SSI-Related Programs Fact Sheet April 2006 (pdf file); Department of Children and Families
Information about Medicaid eligibility criteria for the aged, blind and disabled, including Medicare cost-sharing coverage for Qualified Medicare Beneficiaries (QMBs), Specified Low-Income Beneficiaries (SLMBs), and coverage for Qualified Individuals.
Florida Medicaid - A Reference Guide (pdf file); Florida Agency for Health Care Administration
Consumer Awareness Series publication is an initial reference to provide you general information on the Florida Medicaid program.
brochure or publication:
The Medicaid Eligibility Maze: Coverage Expands, but Enrollment Problems Persist - Findings from a Five-State Study
source: Urban Institute
file size: 56 pg. languages: English
"This report examines Medicaid eligibility policies and operations in five states— California, Colorado, Florida, Minnesota, and Wisconsin—following initial changes introduced by PRWORA and the new Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), which was part of the Balanced Budget Act of 1997..."
Florida Medicaid Help & Publications
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Medicaid brochure or publication:
Your Medicare Rights and Protections
source: U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
44pp languages: English
Fairly detailed explanations and descriptions about your Medicare rights and protections.
Medicaid brochure or publication:
FLORIDA MEDICAID FACTS
source:AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PEDIATRICS
file size: 43pg. languages: English
Introduction to Florida Medicaid, with answers to questions like "What is medicaid?" and "How is Medicaid different from Medicare?" with facts pertaining to Florida residents.
Medicaid brochure or publication:
Florida Medicaid Preferred Drug List (Updated 5/1/06)
source:My Florida.com -Agency for Health Care Administration
file size: 43pg. languages: English
The Florida Medicaid Preferred Drug List is subject to revision following consideration and recommendations by the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee and the Agency for Health Care Administration.
Medicaid brochure or publication:
WHAT WILL FLORIDA’S "MEDICAID CHOICE" WAIVER PROPOSAL MEAN FOR CHILDREN?
source: Georgetown University Health Policy Institute; Center for Children and Families
file size: 2 pg. languages: English
On October 19th 2005, Florida received approval for its far-reaching Section 1115 "Medicaid Choice" proposal from the federal government. Section 1115 waivers are agreements between the federal and state governments which give the state additional flexibility.
web page: Key Medicaid Information for Florida
source:Elder Law Answers
languages: English
Explains important basics about Florida Medicaid. Topics include protections for the community spouse, transfers, income, and estate recovery.
Medicaid brochure or publication:
Understanding Florida’s Medicaid Reform Legislation
source:Winter Park Health Foundation
file size: 7 pg. languages: English
Examines the legislation which relates to the Medicaid “Empowered Care” Section 1115 waiver.
Medicaid brochure or publication:
Florida Medicaid Prescription Drug Access Helpline
source:Florida Medical Association
file size: 1 pg. languages: English
Medicaid patients and their providers are having more difficulties getting Medicaid coverage for medically necessary prescriptions. This toll-free Helpline offers assistance relating to new prior authorization requirements for getting coverage for medically necessary medications.
website: Florida Center for Medicaid and the Uninsured
Conducts research and policy analysis on issues related to access to health care for low-income individuals and their families.
Medicaid brochure or publication:
Medicaid At-a-Glance 2005
source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
file size: 12 pg. languages: English
A brief explanation of the Medicaid program.
Medicaid brochure or publication:
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services in Medicaid and SCHIP in Florida
source: US Dep't of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
file size: 6 pg. languages: English
"Florida covers children using Medicaid, SCHIP Medicaid expansion, and separate-SCHIP programs."
web page:
Florida Public Health Insurance for Parents
source:National Center for Children in Poverty
languages: English
"Parents have access to public health insurance coverage primarily through plans that target “families”, with significant variation by state in the types of plans that are available and in the eligibility criteria that parents must meet. Most family plans are funded through Medicaid, but a handful of states have waivers to use State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) funds to cover parents..."
more from National Center for Children in Poverty:
Florida Demographics of Low-Income Children
languages: English
"Research suggests that, on average, families need an income of about twice the federal poverty level to meet their most basic needs. Children living in families with incomes below this level—$40,000 for a family of four in 2006—are referred to as low income..."
web page:
Florida & United States State Medicaid Fact Sheets
source:Kaiser Family Foundation
languages: English
Medicaid brochure or publication:
A Consumer's Guide to Getting and Keeping Health Insurance in Florida
source:healthinsuranceinfo.net
file size: 45pg. languages: English
from GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY HEALTH POLICY INSTITUTE. As a resident of Florida, you have rights under federal and state law that will protect you when you seek to buy, keep, or switch your health insurance, even if you have a serious health condition. This guide describes your protections as a resident of Florida.
Your Medicare Rights and Protections
source: U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
44pp languages: English
Fairly detailed explanations and descriptions about your Medicare rights and protections.
FLORIDA MEDICAID FACTS
source:AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PEDIATRICS
file size: 43pg. languages: English
Introduction to Florida Medicaid, with answers to questions like "What is medicaid?" and "How is Medicaid different from Medicare?" with facts pertaining to Florida residents.
Florida Medicaid Preferred Drug List (Updated 5/1/06)
source:My Florida.com -Agency for Health Care Administration
file size: 43pg. languages: English
The Florida Medicaid Preferred Drug List is subject to revision following consideration and recommendations by the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee and the Agency for Health Care Administration.
WHAT WILL FLORIDA’S "MEDICAID CHOICE" WAIVER PROPOSAL MEAN FOR CHILDREN?
source: Georgetown University Health Policy Institute; Center for Children and Families
file size: 2 pg. languages: English
On October 19th 2005, Florida received approval for its far-reaching Section 1115 "Medicaid Choice" proposal from the federal government. Section 1115 waivers are agreements between the federal and state governments which give the state additional flexibility.
source:Elder Law Answers
languages: English
Explains important basics about Florida Medicaid. Topics include protections for the community spouse, transfers, income, and estate recovery.
Understanding Florida’s Medicaid Reform Legislation
source:Winter Park Health Foundation
file size: 7 pg. languages: English
Examines the legislation which relates to the Medicaid “Empowered Care” Section 1115 waiver.
Florida Medicaid Prescription Drug Access Helpline
source:Florida Medical Association
file size: 1 pg. languages: English
Medicaid patients and their providers are having more difficulties getting Medicaid coverage for medically necessary prescriptions. This toll-free Helpline offers assistance relating to new prior authorization requirements for getting coverage for medically necessary medications.
Conducts research and policy analysis on issues related to access to health care for low-income individuals and their families.
Medicaid At-a-Glance 2005
source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
file size: 12 pg. languages: English
A brief explanation of the Medicaid program.
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services in Medicaid and SCHIP in Florida
source: US Dep't of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
file size: 6 pg. languages: English
"Florida covers children using Medicaid, SCHIP Medicaid expansion, and separate-SCHIP programs."
Florida Public Health Insurance for Parents
source:National Center for Children in Poverty
languages: English
"Parents have access to public health insurance coverage primarily through plans that target “families”, with significant variation by state in the types of plans that are available and in the eligibility criteria that parents must meet. Most family plans are funded through Medicaid, but a handful of states have waivers to use State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) funds to cover parents..."
more from National Center for Children in Poverty:
Florida Demographics of Low-Income Children
languages: English
"Research suggests that, on average, families need an income of about twice the federal poverty level to meet their most basic needs. Children living in families with incomes below this level—$40,000 for a family of four in 2006—are referred to as low income..."
Florida & United States State Medicaid Fact Sheets
source:Kaiser Family Foundation
languages: English
A Consumer's Guide to Getting and Keeping Health Insurance in Florida
source:healthinsuranceinfo.net
file size: 45pg. languages: English
from GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY HEALTH POLICY INSTITUTE. As a resident of Florida, you have rights under federal and state law that will protect you when you seek to buy, keep, or switch your health insurance, even if you have a serious health condition. This guide describes your protections as a resident of Florida.
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