Federal law requires a CARES assessment for all individuals who request Medicaid reimbursement for nursing facility placement or home and community services. A nursing home applicant assessment provides an evaluation of the medical necessity for nursing facility care, the level of care required by the individual, and a pre-admission screening to determine serious mental illness or intellectual disabilities. Florida residents seeking Medicaid assistance for nursing facilities or community-based long-term care services must meet both medical and financial eligibility requirements. Financial eligibility is determined by the Florida Department of Children and Families or the Social Security Administration (SSA).
During Fiscal Year 2020-21, CARES program staff took an average of 10 days to determine medical eligibility.
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OTHER PERSONAL SERVICES | ||||
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CONTRACTED SERVICES | ||||
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RISK MANAGEMENT INSURANCE | ||||
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TENANT BROKER COMMISSIONS | ||||
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LEASE OR LEASE-PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT | ||||
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TRANSFER TO DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT SERVICES - HUMAN RESOURCES SERVICES PURCHASED PER STATEWIDE CONTRACT | ||||
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TOTAL |
9,582,664 |
9,590,669 |
Websites of Interest
Agency for Health Care Administration
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
The National Care Planning Council
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, National Clearinghouse for Long-Term Care Information
Performance
Department of Elder Affairs, Bureau of Comprehensive Assessment and Review for Long-Term Care Services, 850-414-2000 Elder Helpline, 1-800-963-5337 or 1-800-955-8771 for TDD or 1-800-955-8770 for voice or contact a local CARES office