Medicaid for the Aged or Disabled
Medicaid for individuals who are either aged (65 or older) or disabled is called SSI-Related Medicaid.
Florida residents who are eligible for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) are automatically eligible for Medicaid coverage from the Social Security Administration. There is no need to file a separate ACCESS Florida application unless nursing home services are needed.
Individuals may apply for Medicaid coverage and other services using the online ACCESS Florida Application and submitting their application electronically. If long term care services in a nursing home or community setting are needed, the individual must meet a health test, an income test and an asset test. Long-term Care Diversion provides in-home or assisted living services that help prevent institutionalization. Long-term Care Diversion also has a health test, an income test and an asset test.
For more information on Medicaid and Medicaid programs, visit www.dcf.state.fl.us
If you need legal advice for Medicaid planning, VA planning or estate planning, please contact our office for a consultation. We do not recommend an application be filed if one is not asset qualified.
Babette B. Bach, Esquire, Board Certified Elder Law
Bach & Jacobs, P.A.
240 S. Pineapple Avenue, Suite 700
Sarasota, FL 34236
941-906-1231
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