Least restrictive manner means the approach to providing services or resources that allows an elder the maximum INDEPENDENCE AND FREEDOM from intrusion consistent with the elder’s needs by requiring that the least drastic method of intervention be used when intervention is necessary and that only those services or resources that are reasonably necessary to protect the elder are provided.

Florida Medicaid coverage is NOT just for Nursing Home Care.

AT HOME or in an Assisted Living Facility: Florida Medicaid assists functionally impaired elderly persons in living dignified and reasonably independent lives in their own homes or in the homes of relatives or caregivers through the development, expansion, reorganization, and coordination of various community-based services. Functionally impaired elderly persons age 60 and older may be assured the least restrictive environment suitable to their needs.

Florida Medicaid covers community care services whose primary purpose is the prevention of unnecessary institutionalization of functionally impaired elderly persons. This is done through the provision of community-based core services.

Suncoast PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly).

Suncoast PACE aims to fully support and care for Pinellas County seniors 55+ achieve a healthy quality of life, stay active and socially connected and live safely and independently in their homes and in the community. Additionally, they provide education, guidance and relief for the caregivers.

The Suncoast PACE services include primary care, physical, occupational, and speech therapies, skilled care, social and emotional support and day care at our Suncoast PACE Day Center and Medical Clinic; in-home care and support; and transportation to and from Suncoast PACE or other PACE-approved specialists.

For more information, call PACE at (727) 289-0062, (866) 458-2933 (toll free) or
(800) 955-8771 (hearing impaired).

If you are over income or over asset eligibility for Florida Medicaid, call my office and I will provide an analysis and consultation on your situation and your ability to obtain Florida Medicaid because there are legal avenues with which these eligibility issues can be addressed.

Diana Mangsen focuses her practice as an elder law attorney in Clearwater, Palm Harbor, Largo, Dunedin and the Tampa Bay area.

For more information, visit our website at
https://www.mangsenlaw.com/
or call (727) 888-6282.