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Family Caregiver Services by State

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ARCH National Respite Network

http://www.respitelocator.org

Online Respite Locator is a service to help families and professionals locate respite services in their community from a database of nearly 3,000 members.

Care Recipient Eligibility

Anyone

Caregiver Eligibility

Anyone

Contact Information

919-490-5577

The Department of Elder Affairs administers programs and services for elders across the state of Florida through 11 Area Agencies on Aging, which operate as Aging and Disability Resource Centers (ADRCs). These ADRCs function as a single, coordinated system for information and access to services for all Floridians seeking long-term care resources.  The ADRCs provide information and assistance about state and federal benefits, as well as available local programs and services.

Care Recipient Eligibility

Older adults, families, caregivers and all Floridians.

Caregiver Eligibility

Older adults, families, caregivers and all Floridians.

Contact Information

1-800-963-5337

The Eldercare Locator is a nationwide service that connects older Americans and their caregivers with trustworthy local support resources. Elder Locator links those who need assistance with state and local agencies on aging, as well as community-based organizations that serve older adults and their caregivers with services such as meals, home care, transportation, caregiver training and education, or a well-deserved break from caregiving responsibilities

Care Recipient Eligibility

Older adults and caregivers.

Caregiver Eligibility

Older adults and caregivers.

Contact Information

1-800-677-1116

Family Caregiver Alliance (FCA)

https://www.caregiver.org

FCA support and assists families and caregivers through education, advocacy and services. In addition to providing training to technical assistance to California’s Caregiver Resource Centers, FCA hosts the National Center on Caregiving (NCC). The NCC serves as a central source of information on caregiving and long-term care issues and works to advance policies and programs for caregivers in every state in the country.

CareNav is a simple, user-friendly tool designed to help families navigate the complexities of the caregiving journey. Register online or call us toll-free at 800.445.8106.

www.caregiver.org/connecting-caregivers/fca-carenav/

Care Recipient Eligibility

Anyone

Caregiver Eligibility

Anyone

Contact Information

(800) 445-8106 Available weekdays 9:00am - 5:00pm (Pacific Time)

Can I Get Help to Pay for Caregiving?

The Home Care for the Elderly program is a non-Medicaid program that provides compensation directly to the caregiver to assist in helping support low-income elderly loved ones in their homes. Caregivers can be family members, but it is not a requirement. Payments are dispersed two ways: Basic Payments are intended to assist with food, clothing, and medical costs while the Special Payment is intended to assist in the costs of necessary medical services, like equipment and/or nursing homes. 

Care Recipient Eligibility

Adult who lives in home with the care recipient 

Caregiver Eligibility

Adult who lives in home with the care recipient 

Contact Information

Florida Elder Helpline: 1-800-963-5337

The Florida Statewide Medicaid Managed Care Long-Term Care Program is a Medicaid program designed to assist the needs of elderly residents. SMMC LTC provides participant direction, meaning, the care recipient can pick and choose their personal care provider- often times a family member- who can then be compensated. Depending on participant eligibility, the program also provides: non-emergency transportation, assisted living, adult day care, caregiver training, case management, medication administration, respite care, hospice, home delivered meals, medical equipment and supplies, etc.. 

Care Recipient Eligibility

Anyone- including family members, spouses, and adult children

Caregiver Eligibility

Anyone- including family members, spouses, and adult children

Contact Information

Florida Elder Helpline toll free: 800-963-5337

The cost of that care varies based on care setting, geographic location of care and level of care required, among other things. The Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey tool can be used by you and your family to calculate the estimated cost of long term care in your city or State.

Information about eligibility and requirements for home and community-based services by state.

Government Benefits and General Information

American Association on Caregiving Youth

https://aacy.org/

The American Association of Caregiving Youth (AACY) was founded to serve people who were homebound and caregiving families.

Caregiving Youth are children and adolescents who are 18 years of age or younger and who provide significant or substantial assistance, often on a regular basis, to relatives or household members who need help because of physical or mental illness, disability, frailty associated with aging, substance misuse, or other condition.

Care Recipient Eligibility

Children and adolescents who are 18 years of age or younger.

Caregiver Eligibility

Children and adolescents who are 18 years of age or younger.

Contact Information

800-508-9618 561-391-7401

Benefits.gov

http://www.benefits.gov/

Benefits.gov (formerly GovBenefits.gov) was launched in an effort to provide citizens with easy, online access to government benefit and assistance programs. Eight years after its initial launch, GovBenefits.gov underwent a major redesign and became Benefits.gov. However, the program’s mission remains the same: reduce the expense and difficulty of interacting with the government while increasing citizen access to government benefit information.

Care Recipient Eligibility

N/A

Caregiver Eligibility

N/A

Contact Information

Benefits.gov is unable to respond to specific scenarios or provide personalized advice. A number of Other Resources and Frequently Asked Questions are available to help answer any questions you may have about government programs, benefits, and services.

For additional government information, you may call USA.gov's National Contact Center at 1-800-FED-INFO (1-800-333-4636), Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern Time, to speak to an information specialist.

Benefits.gov – Florida

https://www.benefits.gov/categories

Benefits.gov (formerly GovBenefits.gov) was launched in an effort to provide citizens with easy, online access to government benefit and assistance programs. Eight years after its initial launch, GovBenefits.gov underwent a major redesign and became Benefits.gov. However, the program’s mission remains the same: reduce the expense and difficulty of interacting with the government while increasing citizen access to government benefit information.

Care Recipient Eligibility

N/A

Caregiver Eligibility

N/A

Contact Information

Benefits.gov is unable to respond to specific scenarios or provide personalized advice. A number of Other Resources and Frequently Asked Questions are available to help answer any questions you may have about government programs, benefits, and services.

For additional government information, you may call USA.gov's National Contact Center at 1-800-FED-INFO (1-800-333-4636), Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern Time, to speak to an information specialist.

Florida County-Specific Veterans Service Officer Contacts (VSO)

http://floridavets.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/CVSO-Directory-June-1-2019.pdf#new_tab

Contact Information

(727) 518-3202

Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs

http://www.floridavets.org/

Provides Florida’s aged or disabled veterans with rehabilitative, residential and medical care and services. The VA also helps veterans and their families to present claims for veterans’ benefits to the federal government.

Care Recipient Eligibility

Family members of a veteran

Caregiver Eligibility

Family members of a veteran

Contact Information

(850) 487-1533 For 24-hour counsel, call the National Veteran Crisis Hotline at (800) 273-8255. In Spanish: (727) 319-7427

Medicaid is a medical assistance program that provides access to health care for low-income families and individuals. Medicaid also assists the elderly and people with disabilities with the costs of nursing facility care and other medical and long-term care expenses.

In Florida, the Agency for Health Care Administration (Agency) is responsible for Medicaid.

Care Recipient Eligibility

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Caregiver Eligibility

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Contact Information

(866) 762-2237

The Florida Statewide Medicaid Managed Care Long-Term Care Program is a Medicaid program designed to assist the needs of elderly residents. SMMC LTC provides participant direction, meaning, the care recipient can pick and choose their personal care provider- often times a family member- who can then be compensated. Depending on participant eligibility, the program also provides: non-emergency transportation, assisted living, adult day care, caregiver training, case management, medication administration, respite care, hospice, home delivered meals, medical equipment and supplies, etc.. 

Care Recipient Eligibility

Anyone- including family members, spouses, and adult children

Caregiver Eligibility

Anyone- including family members, spouses, and adult children

Contact Information

Florida Elder Helpline toll free: 800-963-5337

Explore every state’s Medicaid and CHIP program to learn about coverage for low-income adults, Medicaid/CHIP eligibility, enrollment and renewal processes and systems on the State Profiles map – by clicking on the map or select from drop down to see each state’s Medicaid and CHIP profile. Scroll down to the bottom page of the State profile to check eligibility requirements, enrollment process, etc.

Contact Information

Toll-Free: 877-267-2323

Information about eligibility and requirements for home and community-based services by state.

Florida’s National Family Caregiver Support Program offers services to help families under certain circumstances, including those that care for frail older relatives and grandparents, or older relatives who serve as caregivers for minor children or children of any age who have disabilities. Services for family caregivers are provided through local area agencies on aging (AAAs) and include:
– Information
– Assistance
– Individual counseling, support groups and caregiver training
– Respite care
– Limited supplemental services, such as transportation and home modifications

Care Recipient Eligibility

- Anyone age 18 or older caring for someone who meets care receiver eligibility Special Populations: - Adults age 55 or older who are caring for anyone (that is not their child) over 18 years old with developmental disabilities - Grandparents or other relatives age 55 or older caring for children (age 18 and under)

Caregiver Eligibility

- Anyone age 18 or older caring for someone who meets care receiver eligibility Special Populations: - Adults age 55 or older who are caring for anyone (that is not their child) over 18 years old with developmental disabilities - Grandparents or other relatives age 55 or older caring for children (age 18 and under)

Contact Information

To be connected to your local AAA call the Florida Elder Helpline: (800) 963-5337

National Resource Center on Native American Aging (NRCNAA)

https://www.nrcnaa.org/

The NRCNAA serves the elderly Native American population of the U.S. The NRCAA assists in developing community-based solutions through education, training, and technical assistance to improve the quality of life and delivery of related support services to the Native aging population.

Through the Native Elder Service Locator, you can use the interactive map to locate tribal elderly services in your state.

Contact Information

(800) 896-7628

SAMHSA’s National Helpline

https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline

The Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Helpline, 1-800-662-HELP (4357) (also known as the Treatment Referral Routing Service), is a confidential, free, 24-hour-a-day, 365-day-a-year, information service, in English and Spanish, for individuals and family members facing mental and/or substance use disorders. This service provides referrals to local treatment facilities, support groups, and community-based organizations.

Also visit the online treatment locator to find help near you.

Contact Information

1-800-662-4357

SHINE (Serving the Health Insurance Needs of Elders)

http://www.floridashine.org/

Assists individuals and families with eligibility questions and problems related to Medicare, including prescription drug coverage under Medicare Part D, managed care, long-term care planning, health insurance and other health care issues.

Care Recipient Eligibility

Anyone

Caregiver Eligibility

Anyone

Contact Information

Call the Elder Helpline and ask to speak with a SHINE counselor: (800) 963 5337

Can I Get Help While Living In My Home?

Florida Association of Centers for Independent Living

http://www.floridacils.org/

A network of non-profit, non-residential, community-based centers, run and controlled by persons with disabilities that offer:
– Information and Referral
– Peer counseling
– Care management
– Independent living skills training
– Individual and systems change advocacy
– Benefits counseling
– Employment readiness training
– Housing referrals
– Assistive technology services
– Legal aid

Care Recipient Eligibility

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Caregiver Eligibility

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Contact Information

Toll Free: (866) 575-6004 (850) 575-6004

Florida Division of Vocational Rehabilitation

http://www.rehabworks.org/

This state department helps residents of Florida with disabilities to obtain and retain employment. It provides information and referral services for independent living.

Care Recipient Eligibility

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Caregiver Eligibility

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Contact Information

Voice and TDD: (800) 451-4327 Voice and TDD: (850) 245-3399

Florida Hospices and Palliative Care

http://www.floridahospices.org/

A non-profit organization representing Florida’s Hospice programs. Website includes online directory of hospice agencies.

Care Recipient Eligibility

Anyone

Caregiver Eligibility

Anyone

Contact Information

Consumer Hotline: (800) 282-6560 or (850) 878-2632 Member Services: (877) 783-1922

The Florida Statewide Medicaid Managed Care Long-Term Care Program is a Medicaid program designed to assist the needs of elderly residents. SMMC LTC provides participant direction, meaning, the care recipient can pick and choose their personal care provider- often times a family member- who can then be compensated. Depending on participant eligibility, the program also provides: non-emergency transportation, assisted living, adult day care, caregiver training, case management, medication administration, respite care, hospice, home delivered meals, medical equipment and supplies, etc.. 

Care Recipient Eligibility

Anyone- including family members, spouses, and adult children

Caregiver Eligibility

Anyone- including family members, spouses, and adult children

Contact Information

Florida Elder Helpline toll free: 800-963-5337

Homecare Association of Florida

https://www.homecarefla.org/

Provides access to a directory of Florida-licensed home health providers, such as Alzheimer’s/dementia care management, chores and homemaker, personal care/home health aide, and more. Search the Provider Directory.

Care Recipient Eligibility

Anyone

Caregiver Eligibility

Anyone

Contact Information

(850) 222-8967

PACE programs in Florida coordinate and provide the entire continuum of care and services to their older enrollees with chronic care needs to enable them to continue living safely in the community as long as possible. Care and services include:
– Adult day health care
– Medical care
– Home health care and personal care
– All necessary prescription drugs
– Social services
– Respite care
– Hospital and nursing home care when necessary

Care Recipient Eligibility

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Caregiver Eligibility

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Contact Information

Florida PACE Centers, Inc. Miami, Florida 5200 NE 2nd Avenue 33137-2706 (305) 751-7223 Hope Select Care 2668 Winkler Ave Fort Myers, FL 33901 (239) 985-6400 #8206 (866) 659-7223 #8206

The RELIEF Program offers in-home respite that is an expansion of respite currently available through other programs, including evening and weekend respite. The purpose of this service is to increase the ability of a family unit to continue to care for a homebound elderly individual by providing in-home respite beyond the basic provisions of current public programs.

Care Recipient Eligibility

Caregivers, family members and loved ones providing constant care for a frail elder and those stricken with Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders.

Caregiver Eligibility

Caregivers, family members and loved ones providing constant care for a frail elder and those stricken with Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders.

Contact Information

Florida Department of Elder Affairs Elder Helpline: (800) 963-5337

Can I Get Help with Residential Care (Assisted Living, Nursing Home, Hospice?)

Assisted Living Medicaid waiver

http://medicaidwaiver.org/state/florida.html

Government program assists low-income adults who require nursing level of care remain in an assisted living facility instead of a nursing home by helping to pay for support services including:
– Care management
– Personal attendant
– Transportation
– Companion services
– Nursing care
– Environment adaptations
– Recreation services
– Incontinence supplies

Care Recipient Eligibility

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Caregiver Eligibility

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Contact Information

(850) 488-4257 (866) 273-2273

The Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) licenses health facilities in Florida and has a consumer-friendly website to locate licensed facilities including assisted living facilities, nursing homes and adult family care homes. Please visit: to find the AHCA licensed facilities.

Contact Information

Contact AHCA (Florida Agency for Health Care Administration): 888-419-3456

Florida Hospices and Palliative Care

http://www.floridahospices.org/

A non-profit organization representing Florida’s Hospice programs. Website includes online directory of hospice agencies.

Care Recipient Eligibility

Anyone

Caregiver Eligibility

Anyone

Contact Information

Consumer Hotline: (800) 282-6560 or (850) 878-2632 Member Services: (877) 783-1922

Caregiver Policies and Data

Caregiving Across the States: 50 State Profiles – Florida

https://www.caregiver.org/uploads/2023/08/Florida-2023-1-1.pdf