Frequently Asked Questions

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You must:

• Enroll with Medical Assistance (MA), Florida Long Term Benefits or a waiver program.

• Request an assessment from the county in which you live, the tribe of which you are a member or the managed care organization you are enrolled in to see if you qualify for Home Health Assistant services.

• Make decisions about your care or have someone to make decisions for you

• Provide for your own health and safety or have a responsible party that is able to do so.

• Live in a home or apartment, not in an institution

Home Health can help you with covered services including:

• Dressing

• Grooming/hygiene

• Bathing

• Eating

• Transfers

• Mobility

• Positioning

• Toileting

• Health-related procedures and tasks

• Observing and redirecting behaviors

• Meal planning and preparation
• Basic assistance with paying bills
• Shopping for food, clothing and other essential items
• Performing household tasks integral to Home Care services
• Communication by telephone and other media
• Traveling to medical appointments and community events
Can a HHA help with my medications?
Under the direction of you or your responsible party, your Home Health Assistant can:
• Remind you to take your medications
• Bring you your medication
• Assist with opening medication Home Health Attendant

Home Health Attendant provide services and supports to help you with:
• Activities of daily living
• Health related procedures and tasks
• Observation and redirection of behaviors