Insurance & Payment
Florida Medicaid Coverage for Home Health Care
Florida Medicaid covers home health care for eligible members through both regular Medicaid and Statewide Medicaid Managed Care Long-Term Care plans. Focus Family Care is a Medicare-certified and Florida Medicaid-enrolled home health agency serving all of South Florida.
Quick Answer
Florida Medicaid covers home health care (skilled nursing, home health aides, and personal care) for eligible members, through regular Medicaid and the Statewide Medicaid Managed Care Long-Term Care program. Focus Family Care is a home health agency that accepts Florida Medicaid, including major managed-care plans, and verifies your exact plan for free.
Key Takeaways
- Focus Family Care is a **Medicare- and Medicaid-certified home health agency**, most local agencies are private-pay only.
- Florida Medicaid covers **skilled nursing, home health aides, and personal care** for eligible members.
- Long-term custodial care is covered through the **Medicaid Managed Care Long-Term Care (LTC)** program.
- Focus Family Care accepts major Medicaid LTC plans and verifies your plan **for free**.
Does Florida Medicaid Cover Home Health Care?
Yes. Florida Medicaid covers home health care for eligible members. Medically necessary skilled nursing and home health aide services are covered under regular Medicaid, and ongoing personal care and long-term support are covered through the Statewide Medicaid Managed Care Long-Term Care (LTC) program. Focus Family Care is enrolled with Florida Medicaid and helps families confirm what their plan covers.
Medicaid Managed Care Plans Focus Family Care Works With
Most Florida Medicaid members receive benefits through a managed-care plan, and coverage depends on being in-network. Focus Family Care works with major Florida Medicaid managed-care plans, including Sunshine Health, Simply Healthcare, Humana, Molina Healthcare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, and Florida Community Care. A coordinator confirms your specific plan before care begins.
How to Qualify for Home Health Care Under Medicaid
To qualify for home health care under Florida Medicaid, a person must meet Medicaid's financial eligibility and, for long-term care, a level-of-care assessment. Focus Family Care guides families through the process and coordinates with the Medicaid LTC case manager to start authorized care.
How We Know This
Focus Family Care is a Florida-licensed home health agency and nurse registry (License NR #30211928, HHA #299995403) accredited by ACHC. Guidance on this page is reviewed by the agency's Director of Nursing, and coverage details are verified with each family's insurance before care begins.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a home health agency that accepts Medicaid near me?
Yes. Focus Family Care is a Florida Medicaid-enrolled home health agency serving Palm Beach, Broward, Miami-Dade, Martin, and St. Lucie counties, and it accepts major Medicaid managed-care plans.
Does Florida Medicaid cover home health care?
Yes. Florida Medicaid covers skilled nursing, home health aides, and personal care for eligible members, including long-term support through the Medicaid Managed Care LTC program. Focus Family Care verifies coverage for free.
How do I qualify for home health care under Medicaid?
You must meet Medicaid's financial eligibility and, for long-term care, a level-of-care assessment. Focus Family Care helps families through the process and coordinates with the LTC case manager.
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