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Tampa Home Health Aides For Medically Fragile Children Program
Empowering families to provide exceptional care for medically fragile children.
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About The Home Health Aides For Medically Fragile Children Program
Comprehensive Care for Medically Fragile Children in Tampa
The Home Health Aides For Medically Fragile Children Program in Tampa aims to bridge the gap in healthcare for medically fragile children by training and employing family members as caregivers. This initiative helps families provide skilled care at home while earning a sustainable income. The program offers extensive training, enabling caregivers to deliver high-quality care and improve their child’s quality of life.
Program Benefits
Discover the key advantages of the Home Health Aides for Medically Fragile Children Program
Financial Relief
Secure a competitive hourly income of up to 40 hours per week while caring for your child.
Extensive Training
Complete a comprehensive training program with theoretical and practical components.
Supportive Team
Rely on a dedicated team for ongoing support and assistance.
Decreased Hospital Visits
Help minimize hospitalizations with continuous, qualified home care.
Flexibility
As a paid caregiver, you can fully dedicate your time to your child, with a flexible schedule that adapts to your family's unique needs.
Better Work-Life Balance
Achieve a healthier balance between work and caregiving responsibilities.
Why Atlantic Care Services?
Choose Atlantic Care Services for Quality and Support
Atlantic Care Services is committed to offering top-tier care for medically fragile children and robust support for their families through personalized training and reliable assistance.
Expert Care
Our team of experienced RNs and caregivers is dedicated to providing exceptional pediatric care.
Tailored Programs
We offer training programs designed to meet the unique needs of each family.
Reliable Support
Our support network is available around the clock to help with any challenges.
Eligibility
How To Qualify For The Home Health Aides
For Medically Fragile Children Program
See if you meet the criteria to participate in the Home Health Aides For Medically Fragile Children Program and provide care for your child.
Age Requirement
Applicants must be 18 years old or older to join the program.
Family Caregiver
The child being cared for must be under 21 years old and qualify for Medicaid.
Mandatory Training
Complete the required training and pass a Level 2 background screening successfully.
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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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