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Florida Elder Health Justice in the Time of COVID-19

June, 2020

This training will provide a basic overview of Florida Medicaid eligibility and services for low-income Florida seniors, including new policies, consumer protections and issues related to COVID-19. There will be a focus on what advocates can do to help frail and disabled seniors in need of home and community-based services (HCBS), as well as those who are in nursing homes.

Session 1

Agenda
Session Materials
Session 1 PowerPoint (PPT)

Session 2
Agenda
CLE
Training Evaluation
Session 2 PowerPoint (PPT)

Speakers

Miriam Harmatz, Executive Director, Florida Health Justice Project
Sarah Halsell, State Legal Services Developer, Department of Elder Affairs
Katy DeBriere, Legal Director, Florida Health Justice Project
Mike Phillips, North Regional Ombudsman Manager, Florida Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program
Toby Edelman, Senior Policy Attorney, Center for Medicare Advocacy

Florida Health Justice Project engages in comprehensive advocacy to expand health care access and promote health equity for vulnerable Floridians.

A copy of the official registration and financial information may be obtained from the division of consumer services by calling 1-800-HELP-FLA (435-7352) toll-free within the state. Registration does not imply endorsement, approval, or recommendation by the state.

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