Re: Looking for information on medicaid services

[Guest guest]

Hi Kazimiera,

Medicaid is available only as an income-based program to children who are living below poverty level, and to those lucky enough to be on the Home and Community Based Services Waiver (Medwaiver). The waitlist for Medwaiver services is approximately 20,000 at this point. Sorry that the news is not better.

To: sList Sent: Thursday, June 21, 2012 2:10 PMSubject: Looking for information on medicaid services

can someone share information regarding Florida medicaid services. we currently have health insurance for my son but my insurance rep suggested that i look into what might be available through the medicaid system to help us with the cost of therapies. we are just beginning to delve into all the help my son needs and even though we have insurance the cost is still staggering. any thoughts and information would be so appreciated right now. thanks.

[Guest guest]

I don't know if this will help but if you could get on Florida Kid Care HMO plan like CMS or Amerigroup, I think some of these services are covered, at least that's what I've beentold by my son's therapy center. We are also stressed about cost for services.

[Guest guest]

Hi;

The one requirement for Kidcare is that the child be uninsured. If you have coverage for him that is affordable he will not qualified. In order to get on CMS you have to qualify for Medicaid which is based on the parent's income. Sorry. United Healthcare Foundation provides grants up to $5000. Google and there is an application process you should check out.

Jayne, Licensed Agent and Mikismom