Will Medicare or Medicaid Pay for Non-Medical Home Care in Florida?

Traditional Medicare generally does NOT pay for non-medical in-home care (custodial care) such as assistance with bathing, dressing, or meal preparation. Medicare only covers short-term, doctor-prescribed skilled nursing or therapy. However, Florida’s Medicaid Long-Term Care (LTC) Waiver program can cover these non-medical services for seniors who meet strict financial and medical eligibility requirements. The Great […]