Children's Health

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• A Legal Handbook for LGBT Floridians and Their Families

  A Resource for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Families. This Handbook is intended to be an easy reference source for same-sex couples in Florida particularly with respect to long-term planning related to health, family and financial considerations. It contains useful legal and practical information on topics of special interest to our community, but its use is by no means limited to LGBT couples. Single Floridians, including unmarried couples, should find this booklet informative and helpful. www.eqfl.org Read More

• Healthcare Reform Legislation - What it means for me.

  Congress recently passed sweeping health care reform legislation. Here are some general highlights of the new health care reform legislation that may be very helpful to you. Read More

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  Florida Legal Services, Inc.

• SSI and Medicaid for Children PDF

  How do children on SSI qualify for Medicaid? Content Detail

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  FloridaLawHelp.org

• Your Legal Rights To Disenroll From Your Medicaid Health Plan PDF

  Most Medicaid recipients are required to be in what is called "managed care." However, some individuals belong to groups that are not required to be enrolled in managed care. This brochure will give you information concerning your legal rights. Content Detail

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  Florida Legal Services, Inc.

• Florida KidCare: Child health insurance you can afford!

  Florida KidCare is Florida's child health insurance program for children from birth though age 18 who do not have insurance. Eligibility for Florida KidCare is based on income and family size. Many non-citizen children are eligible. For more information or a KidCare application, call toll-free 1-888-540-5437 (KIDS) or visit the Florida KidCare web site at www.floridakidcare.org. Content Detail

• Form: Temporary Custody by Extended Family Member

  Use this resource to help you prepare all the forms you will need for your Pro Se Petition for Temporary Custody by Extended Family Member for Florida. It will create All Forms to Obtain Temporary Custody by Extended Family Member where there are no complicated facts or legal issues. Read More

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  Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida, Inc. - Daytona Office