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

 

DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
Family Safety and Preservation Program

The Department of Children and Family Services announces a public meeting to discuss the eligibility determination process for Medicaid benefits based on age, disability, or need for assistive or 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: Tuesday, February 21, 2006, 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
PLACE: Naples Career and Service Center, 215 Airport-Pulling Road, Naples, Florida 34104.
DATE AND TIME: Thursday, February 23, 2006, 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
PLACE: Port Charlotte Career and Service Center, 19500 Toledo Blade Boulevard, Port Charlotte, Florida 33948.
DATE AND TIME: Tuesday, February 28, 2006, 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
PLACE: Fort Myers Career and Service Center, 4150 Ford Street Extension, Fort Myers, Florida 33916.
GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: To gather information and comments on the eligibility determination process for Medicaid benefits based on age, disability, or need for assistive or 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: Mr. Richard Elwell at [phone] or emailing him at [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: Mr. Richard Elwell at [phone].