Abby Care is COMING TO Florida!

Get paid for family caregiving

The new Family Home Health Aide Program for Medically Fragile Children helps you get paid by Medicaid for taking care of your child with disabilities or special needs!

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How it works

Abby cares for you, so you can care for your little one.

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Step

Program Eligibility

Caregiver must be at least 18 years old.

The child must be 21 years old or younger and eligible to receive skilled care.

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Step

Requirements for Care

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Completion of our 'Aide for Medically Fragile Children' training program (see FAQ for details).

Level 2 Background Check.

3

Step

Claim your Paycheck

We handle all of the high-stakes paperwork with Medicaid to get you paid.

We are proud to pay our family Home Health Aides a competitive rate and cover all expenses related to starting care.

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Support like nowhere else

Our core value is to always put our families first. In our program, you will have access to these benefits.

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Competitive base salary

Full-cost coverage of Home Health Aide training and equipment needed

Financial assistance to cover all costs related to training

Monthly community events for you and your family, free of charge

A safe platform for you to connect with other families and navigate resources

Paid time off and sick days

Meet your team

At Abby Care, you'll get support that feels like family. Our world-class nurses and care managers have decades of experience.

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Our Community

Caring for a family member with a disability or a medical condition can feel like you’re on a lonely journey that few truly understand.

In the Abby Care community, you can connect and lean on other families like yours. The best part: your loved ones can also meet and bond with others just like them and build lasting friendships.

We host events, ranging from picnics, brunches or dinners, to giveaways, tours, adventures, wellness days, and so much more. 

Read more on our inspiring community of family caregivers here.

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Frequently Asked
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WHEN WILL THE PROGRAM START?

This program was authorized by the Governor of Florida on June 6, 2023, however, we are still awaiting instructions on regulations from the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA). We are sending monthly texts to our interested family members to make sure you don’t miss any updates and can start as soon as possible. Sign up with us here!

HOW MUCH DOES THE PROGRAM COST?

$0. This program is 100% covered by Abby Care and comes at no cost to you. We know how expensive finding care can be, and our goal is to enable you to reach your dreams by eliminating cost barriers.

HOW MUCH CAN I MAKE AS A HOME HEALTH AIDE FOR MEDICALLY FRAGILE CHILDREN?

This will depend on the number of hours of care you are approved to provide! We will pay you hourly based on the negotiated rate your Medicaid managed care organization sets.

WHAT IS THE MAXIMUM NUMBER OF HOURS I CAN WORK?

Home Health Aides can work up to 8 hours a day, seven days a week. There is no limit to the amount of days that a Home Health Aide can work in a year.

WHAT ARE THE TRAINING REQUIREMENTS TO BECOME A HOME HEALTH AIDE FOR MEDICALLY FRAGILE CHILDREN?

We will guide you through the 86-hours of our training program so you are prepared to care for your loved one! This is broken down as:

40 hours of classroom training in the client's home or at the Abby Care office.

30 hours of skills training must be completed at Abby Care’s office.

16 hours of clinical competency training and validation must be completed in a client's home.

An additional 4 hours of medication administration training may be required based on patient needs.

DO I NEED TO BE A PARENT TO BE A CAREGIVER?

No! Any family member who is older than 18 years of age and passes a Level 2 Background check can provide care.

WHAT IF I HAVE MULTIPLE CHILDREN THAT NEED CARE?

You can sign up as many children that qualify as necessary! Per AHCA rules and regulations, a second child under the same family caregiver will earn 50% of the reimbursement rate and a third child  (and all else after) will earn 25%.

However, another family member can become a caregiver to ensure 100% of the reimbursement rate is earned.

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