What are In-Kind Distributions and How Does it Affect My SSI Payments?
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What are In-Kind Distributions and How Does it Affect My SSI Payments?

Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a federal program designed to provide financial assistance to disabled or elderly individuals with limited income and resources. When determining an individual's eligibility for SSI, the Social Security Administration (SSA) considers all income and resources available to the individual, including "in-kind" distributions. In this blog post, we will discuss what "in-kind" distributions are and how they can impact your eligibility for monthly SSI benefits.

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What Medicaid Can Pay to Family Members Who Provide Care in Florida
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What Medicaid Can Pay to Family Members Who Provide Care in Florida

Florida Medicaid provides a program called the Consumer Directed Care Plus (CDC+) program that allows eligible Medicaid recipients to hire their own family members or friends to provide them with care and assistance in their homes. The program is designed to give people with disabilities greater control over their own care and the flexibility to choose their caregivers. In this blog post, we will discuss what Florida Medicaid pays to family members who provide care to a disabled member of their household and what they must do to apply for the CDC+ program.

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