In the state of Florida, almost one quarter of the residents are over the age of 60. Quality long-term care is very important for many of these older Floridians. The Florida Agency of Health Care Administration (AHCA) regulates Health Care Facilities throughout the state and also administers Florida’s Medicaid program.
Below are a few of the [...]

Medicare / Medicaid Dual Eligibles
Dual eligibles are individuals who are entitled to Medicare Part A and/or Part B and are eligible for some form of Medicaid benefit.
Medicare – Medicaid Relationship
The Medicare Program (Title XVIII of the Social Security Act) provides hospital insurance, also known as Part A coverage, and supplementary medical insurance, also known as [...]

As of January 1, 2006, elderly and disabled people on Medicare have access to an outpatient prescription drug benefit (Medicare Part D) offered through private drug plans. The drug benefit includes substantial premium and cost-sharing subsidies for Medicare beneficiaries with low incomes and modest resources, including beneficiaries eligible for full Medicaid benefits (dual eligibles), [...]