Affinity Home Care

Eligibility

General

Eligible older, blind or disabled Florida residents in qualifying non-institutional residential settings who meet OSS financial and other requirements.

FL specifics

Redesign and protected categories use different provider-payment and subsidy standards; DCF determines the applicable category.

What it provides

• Monthly residential-support supplement based on countable income; individual maximum is $184.40 redesign or $345 protected under the January 2026 table; $160 personal-needs allowance.

Eligibility

General

Florida residents age 60+ with assessed functional impairment who need community support.

FL specifics

A needs assessment determines service priority; Adult Protective Services referrals involving abuse, neglect or exploitation receive priority.

What it provides

• Assessed community services such as home support; meals; respite; adult day care and transportation; subject to the local care plan and funding.

Eligibility

General

Adults age 60+ at risk of nursing-home placement living in a private family setting with an approved adult live-in caregiver.

FL specifics

Caregiver approval and a case-managed plan are required; this is distinct from CCE and Medicaid LTC.

What it provides

• Basic subsidy of $160/month; additional special subsidies for approved needs may be available without a universal fixed amount.

Eligibility

General

Dementia caregiver support and temporary respite for adults age 18+ with diagnosed or suspected Alzheimer’s/related dementia affecting daily activities, assessed through Florida’s aging network.

FL specifics

Clients cannot also enroll in a Medicaid capitated long-term-care program. Funding, priority assessment, service requirements and copayment rules apply.

What it provides

• Authorized in-home or facility-based respite; caregiver support and related services. Extended respite may last up to 30 days; this is temporary caregiver relief; not ongoing assisted-living room-and-board coverage.