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Home Health Aides For Medically Fragile Children Program
Providing essential care and support for medically fragile children and their families.
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Caring for Medically Fragile Children
The Home Health Aides for Medically Fragile Children Program is designed to address the critical shortage of healthcare workers by training and employing parents as caregivers. This initiative ensures that medically fragile children receive the skilled care they need while providing their parents with the opportunity to earn a competitive wage. Through comprehensive training and support, caregivers become qualified aides who can deliver high-quality care in the comfort of their own homes.
Program Benefits
Discover the numerous advantages of participating in the Home Health Aides for Medically Fragile Children Program.
Financial Support
Earn a competitive wage for up to 40 hours per week while caring for your medically fragile child.
Comprehensive Training
Receive thorough training from experienced RNs to ensure high-quality care.
Support Network
Gain access to a supportive team ready to assist with any challenges.
Reduced Hospitalizations
Help decrease the frequency of hospital visits for your child with continuous home care.
Flexible Schedule
Enjoy a flexible schedule tailored to your needs, allowing you to focus solely on caregiving since you are getting paid to care for your own child.
Improved Quality of Life
Enhance the well-being of your family by keeping your child in a familiar environment.
Why Choose Us?
Your Trusted Partner in Care
Atlantic Care Services is committed to delivering exceptional care for medically fragile children and supporting their families through comprehensive training and unwavering support.
Program Eligibility
How To Qualify For The Home Health Aides
For Medically Fragile Children Program
Find out if you meet the criteria to join the Home Health Aides for Medically Fragile Children Program and start providing care for your child.
Caregiver Age Requirement
You must be 18 or older to participate in the program as a caregiver.
Child Requirements
The child must be 21 years old or younger, eligible for Medicaid, and be currently receiving skilled care or respite services.
Training and Screening
Caregivers must complete the required training and pass a Level 2 background screening.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some frequently asked questions about the Home Health Aides for Medically Fragile Children Program.
Eligibility requires your child to receive skilled or respite care services under Medicaid.
As of August 2024 the Agency of Healthcare Administration has said they hope to have the program fully implemented and live “within a couple of months.” We are keeping a close watch for any official announcements.
We are currently awaiting final guidelines on this matter. Please stay tuned for further updates.
We are awaiting final guidelines on this matter. Please stay updated for further information.
We accept Cigna, Simply, Aetna, Humana, Sunshine Health, Sunshine CMS, and United Health. Please contact us for the most current list of accepted insurance providers.
Yes, the Agency for Healthcare Administration has confirmed that income earned from the program will count towards their reportable Medicaid income level.
At this time the Agency for Healthcare Administration has announced that Patients on the Florida Kid Care Medicaid program are not eligible, however we are monitoring this closely and will communicate any changes.
No, the $25 refers to Medicaid’s scheduled reimbursement rate paid to the agency you are employed through. However, agencies in Florida can negotiate higher reimbursement rates with managed care organizations. As a result, hourly rates may vary depending on an agency’s individual contract.
A family Home Health Aide (HHA) can work up to 40 hours per week. Any additional hours that the patient is approved for can be covered by other nurses provided through our agency.
AHCA is required to strictly adhere to the language in HB 391. Since the bill did not instruct AHCA to create a specific waiver for this program, they are unable to do so. Any changes would need to come through the legislative process, meaning AHCA must develop and implement the program as outlined in the current bill.
To be eligible for the AMFC program, you must currently be receiving PDN services through an agency.
Agencies are not required to participate in this program. We have decided to participate in this program because of the great opportunity it provides our patients and their families.
The AMFC training program helps family members enhance their skills and knowledge in order to care for their medically fragile child or family member as an employee of Atlantic Care Services.
No, the training is provided at no cost to families.
The training consists of 40 hours of theoretical instruction, 10 hours of medication management, and additional hands-on training and skills competency assessments that are currently being developed.
Interested and qualifying family members will receive an email with detailed instructions on accessing the training platform.
Yes, the training can be accessed on mobile devices by downloading the Trainual app, but using a computer or laptop is recommended for the best experience.
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