Florida Elder Care Subsidies & Grants (2026)
Florida offers 2 major home care waiver programs for eligible residents. An estimated $421 million in elder care benefits goes unclaimed in Florida each year.
Florida Elder Care Programs (2026)
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Florida Medicaid Waiver Programs
Florida's Medicaid program is administered by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration. Contact them at (850) 412-3600 to begin the application process.
- Statewide Medicaid Managed Care Long-Term Care (SMMC-LTC)
- Nursing Home Diversion Waiver
Income limits for Florida Medicaid in 2026: $2,742/month for an individual and $5,484/month for a couple. Asset limits and other requirements vary by program.
Browse by Subsidy Type in Florida
Medicaid HCBS Waiver
Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers allow Medicaid to pay for home care, personal assis...
VA Aid & Attendance
The VA Aid & Attendance benefit is a tax-free pension enhancement for eligible veterans and survivin...
State Home Care Subsidy
State home care subsidy programs provide direct financial assistance to pay for in-home personal car...
Respite Care Grant
Respite care grants provide temporary relief to unpaid family caregivers by funding substitute care ...
Caregiver Support Program
Caregiver support programs provide training, counseling, financial assistance, and community connect...
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