Florida residents have to meet an asset limit and an income limit and in order to be financially eligible for the Statewide Medicaid Managed Care (SMMC) Long-Term Care (LTC) Program. For a single applicant in 2025, the asset limit is $2,000, which means they must have $2,000 or less in countable assets.
The $3000 senior assistance program is government-funded support focused on providing financial assistance to senior citizens to cover various expenses and give them a secure & comfortable lifestyle.
What is meant by 'DDC'? Within the health professions many people are believed to be “double duty caregivers” (DDCs) – those individuals who provide care both at home and at work.
Depending on the medical assessments conducted by the Department of Elder Affairs, seniors may be eligible for a wide range of supports, such as nursing home care, dental care, prescription drugs, transportation and homemaker services.
ELDER HELPLINE If you are seeking assistance for an older adult, and calling from Florida, please call 1-800-96-ELDER.
Verification of Residency/Domicile in Hillsborough County for School Registration (Two of the following): Current Florida driver's license or identification. Utility bill (electric, water, gas) or a utility bill deposit receipt. Lease agreement, mortgage statement, rent receipt or property tax receipt.
Understanding the New Caregiver Training Codes The HCPCS codes (G0541, G0542, G0543) introduced in 2025 focus on caregiver training and direct care strategies. Unlike CPT codes (97550, 97551, 97552), these new codes aim to better document services under Medicare guidelines without replacing existing codes.
97551 - Caregiver training in strategies and techniques to facilitate the patient's functional performance in the home or community (e.g., activities of daily living ADLs, instrumental ADLs IADLs, transfers, mobility, communication, swallowing, feeding, problem solving, safety practices) (without the patient ...
US SIC Code 8082 - Home Health Care Services.
• Promoting a consumer's independence o Be knowledgeable and respectful of the consumer's rights. o Promote and work with the consumer to ensure highest level of functioning. o Encourage consumer's choice. o Ensure consumer participation in all care decisions. o Maintain a consumer's privacy and dignity.