To gather information and comments on the eligibility determination process for Medicaid benefits based on age or disability, including nursing home care. The process includes the electronic web based application, referrals, notices and ...

 

DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
Departmental

The Department of Children and Family Services announces a public meeting to discuss the eligibility determination process for Medicaid benefits based on age or disability, including nursing home care. Interested parties, including the general public, recipients, family members, advocates and service providers are invited to provide comments and suggestions on the process.

DATE AND TIME: February 21, 2006, 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. (Eastern Time).
PLACE: Cedars Executive Center, 2639 North Monroe Street, Building A, Room 201, Tallahassee, Florida.
GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: To gather information and comments on the eligibility determination process for Medicaid benefits based on age or disability, including nursing home care. The process includes the electronic web based application, referrals, notices and communication with staff. (Note: The meeting is not intended to address eligibility criteria such as income and asset limits, or service issues such as access to prescription drugs.)
A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting:
Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this workshop/meeting is asked to advise the agency at least 5 days before the workshop/meeting by contacting: Vicki Abrams at [phone] or email [e-mail]. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1(800)955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800)955-8770 (Voice).
For more information, you may contact: Vicki Abrams at [phone].