Articles, stories and helpful information for nurses, caregivers, and the families we serve. We hope you find something here that makes your journey a little easier.
Articles, stories and helpful information for nurses, caregivers, and the families we serve. We hope you find something here that makes your journey a little easier.
Is Your Child on Florida's CMS Plan? What the Molina Healthcare Transition Means for Your Family
Florida's CMS Plan is moving from Sunshine Health to Molina Healthcare on October 1, 2026. Here's what's changing, what's staying the same, and what it means for your child's home care.
Bringing Your Medically Fragile Child Home: A Florida NICU Discharge Checklist
A NICU discharge checklist for Florida families of medically fragile babies — covering home health nursing, Medicaid authorization, equipment, caregiver training, and building your emergency plan before discharge day.
When to Call 911, Your Pediatrician, or Your Home Health Agency: A Caregiver's Decision Guide
A quick-reference guide for parents and caregivers of medically fragile children: when a symptom means call 911, when to call your pediatrician, and when to call your home health agency instead.
Florida's "Glitch Bill" Update: Training, Hours, and What It Means for Family Caregivers
Florida's 'Glitch Bill' changes training and hours for the Family Caregiver (FHHA) Program — training drops to 76 hours, but the weekly cap per patient is reduced to 40. Here's what to know before you apply.
Understanding HB 391: What It Means for Family Caregivers in Florida
Florida's HB 391 lets parents get paid up to $15/hour to care for their medically fragile child through Medicaid. Here's how to qualify, get trained, and start earning as your child's FHHA caregiver.
Understanding Medicaid Benefits for Medically Fragile Children
Florida Medicaid covers private duty nursing, therapies, and equipment for medically fragile children—and lets eligible parents get paid as caregivers through the FHHA program. Here's how to qualify.
The Value of Skilled Nursing for Medically Fragile Children in Florida
Skilled nursing brings licensed RN and LPN care into your home for medically fragile children. See how Florida Medicaid's Private Duty Nursing and FHHA programs make it possible.
Understanding SSI Benefits in Florida for Medically Fragile Children
SSI provides monthly payments for medically fragile children in Florida who meet disability and financial criteria, and often opens the door to Medicaid and the FHHA program. Here's how to qualify.
How to Get Paid for Taking Care of Your Child in Florida
Florida Medicaid lets eligible parents and guardians get paid to care for their medically fragile child through the FHHA program. Here's how eligibility, training, and enrollment work.