Medicaid hub — full guide for Hialeah
Nearly every Hispanic grandparent in Hialeah qualifies for some Florida Medicaid program — but the English paperwork and technical jargon scare the family off. Here we explain the two types we accept, how to quickly know if your loved one qualifies, and how our bilingual team handles the application for you at no cost.
Self-direction program. The family manages a budget and chooses providers. Useful for families who want maximum flexibility.
The most common waiver for seniors in Florida. Covered through one of 5 managed plans.
If you answer 'yes' to most questions, there is a high probability your loved one qualifies. Call (305) 820-0805 to confirm free in 15 minutes.
Is your loved one 65 years or older, or have a Social Security-recognized disability?
Is the person a Florida resident (with a current Florida address)?
Is their monthly income approximately below $2,901 (2026 SSI/Medicaid limit)?
Have they had a Green Card for 5+ years, citizenship, asylum, or refugee status?
Do they need daily help with medications, bathing, eating, or cognitive supervision?
Our coordinator asks about age, income, and medical conditions. We quickly know if it's likely they qualify for CDC+ or LTC.
ID, Social Security, proof of income, medical record — all in one folder. We open the account at myflfamilies.com/access with you.
For LTC, we refer to the Aging & Disability Resource Center (305-670-4357). For CDC+, we schedule the Department of Elder Affairs assessment.
Once approved, we coordinate free transportation, meals, and care plan. No copay for most families.
The application is free. The paperwork help is free. When your loved one starts, Medicaid pays the center directly — no copay for most families. If the application is denied, we charge you nothing. We do it because our community deserves this resource.
Regular Medicaid covers basic medical services (doctor visits, hospital, medications). Medicaid LTC (Long-Term Care) is an additional benefit that covers day care, transportation, and meals for seniors needing supervision. Many families have regular Medicaid but don't know they can add LTC.
Yes. That's called 'dual eligible.' It's very common among Hispanic seniors in Hialeah. Medicare covers medical care; Medicaid LTC or CDC+ covers day care.
Yes. At both locations (Hialeah Gardens and Hialeah) we are in-network with Sunshine Health LTC, Simply Healthcare LTC, Humana LTC, Aetna Better Health LTC, and Molina Healthcare LTC.
LTC: usually 2-6 weeks from the first ADRC call to the first day of care. CDC+: 6-12 weeks because it includes the CARES assessment and DCF processing.
Yes, any foreign pension converted to dollars counts as monthly income. We declare it on the application. Most modest pensions don't disqualify, but they must be reported to avoid fraud issues.
Permanent residents (Green Card) with 5+ years generally qualify. Refugees, asylees, and parolees too — but the rule changes case by case. Call us and we review together with no commitment.
Yes. Both CDC+ and LTC cover door-to-door transportation within 15 miles of the center. Zero gas or Uber expense for the family.
You have 90 days to appeal. Most denials due to documentation issues are won on appeal if the papers are correct. We accompany you at no additional cost.
Yes. If they already have 'regular' Medicaid, requesting the LTC addition is faster — usually 3-4 weeks — because financial eligibility is already validated.
We don't publish an automatic calculator because limits change annually and each case is unique. But in 15 minutes by phone we can tell you with high certainty whether your loved one is likely to qualify.
Time to take the step
Every day your loved one spends alone at home is a day without laughter, dancing, warm meals, or company. Call us now — the consultation is free.