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   A quick guide to 'public charge' and public benefits This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)
The government immigration service explains how you can get health services and not hurt your immigration status.
By: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (INS) 		  
   
   A Spouse in A Nursing Home - Your Florida Medicaid Rights This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.
Medicaid brochure.
By: Florida Legal Services, Inc. 		  
   
   Alternatives to nursing home care (Separate Website)
Information on programs that Medicare will pay for to give long-term health care, other than nursing homes.
By: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services 		  
   
   Compare home health agencies (Separate Website)
Find and compare home health agencies in your area.
By: U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services 		  
   
   Compare nursing homes (Separate Website)
Find and compare nursing homes in your area.
By: U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services 		  
   
   Departamento Legal para Ciudadanos de la Tercera Edad This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.
PDF Program Services Brochure - Spanish (Senior Citizens Law Unit)
By: Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida, Inc. - Daytona Office   		  
   
   Elder Abuse This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.
PDF Program Services Brochure
By: Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida, Inc. - Daytona Office   		  
   
   Find a hospice program (Separate Website)
After you choose a city or county, this site will give you a list of hospice providers near you with contact information.
By: National Hospice & Pallative Care Organzation 		  
   
   Florida Department of Elder Affairs (Separate Website)
  
   
   Florida Medicaid Prescription Drug Access Helpline This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.
Call today if Medicaid has denied your prescription drug coverage. 1-800-436-6001
By: Florida Legal Services, Inc. 		  
   
 
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