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St. Petersburg Home Health Aides For Medically Fragile Children Program
Enabling families to deliver care for medically fragile children.
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About the Home Health Aides For Medically Fragile Children Program
Supporting Medically Fragile Children in St. Petersburg
The Home Health Aides For Medically Fragile Children Program addresses the critical need for healthcare workers by training and employing parents as caregivers. This initiative ensures medically fragile children receive essential care from trained family members while providing a stable income. Through extensive training and support, caregivers become qualified aides, delivering top-notch care in their homes.
Program Benefits
Explore the advantages of the Home Health Aides For Medically Fragile Children Program.
Financial Assistance
Earn a competitive hourly wage up to 40 hours per week while caring for your medically fragile child.
Thorough Training
Receive comprehensive training from experienced registered nurses to provide high-quality care.
Job Stability
Maintain a steady income without the stress of taking time off work to care for your child.
Reduced Hospital Visits
Help decrease the frequency of hospitalizations with continuous home care.
Support Network
Access a dedicated team ready to assist with any challenges you may face.
Enhanced Quality of Life
Improve your family's well-being by keeping your child in a comfortable and familiar environment.
Why Choose Atlantic Care Services?
Your Reliable Partner in Care
Atlantic Care Services is dedicated to providing exceptional care for medically fragile children and supporting their families with thorough training and ongoing support.
Experienced Professionals
Our team of skilled registered nurses and caregivers brings years of experience in pediatric nursing and home healthcare.
Customized Training
We offer personalized training programs to ensure you are fully equipped to care for your child.
Continuous Support
Our support network is always available to help you navigate any challenges or concerns.
Eligibility Criteria
How To Qualify for the Home Health Aides
For Medically Fragile Children Program
Find out if you meet the requirements to join the Home Health Aides For Medically Fragile Children Program and provide care for your child.
Age Requirement For The Caregiver
Participants must be at least 18 years old.
Caregiver Role
Caregivers must be parents of a child who is 21 years old or younger and eligible for Medicaid.
Training and Screening
Complete the required training and pass a Level 2 background screening.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Here are answers to some common 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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