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Elder Protection Programs

...Protecting your personal information is the best defense. Resources are available in English and Spanish. DETECT – Learn to detect potential errors, fraud, and abuse. Even when you do everything right, there is a chance that you could be a target of Medicare fraud. Resources are available in English and Spanish. REPORT – If you suspect that you have been a victim of Medicare fraud, report it immediately. Contact a SHINE SMP volunteer at 1-800-96-ELDER....

Notices of Instruction 2010

...Factors For OAA Intrastate Formula June 2010 Attachments Aging Out Clientele (Notice#: 062210-1-I-SWCBS) Memorandum FFY 2010 Older Americans Act Transfer of Funds Between Titles (Notice#: 061010-1-I-OCFM) Memorandum Background Screening (Notice#: 060910-1-I-SWCBS) Memorandum State of Florida Interagency Agreement May 2010 Attachments Notice#: 041710-1-I-IE: OAA Title IIIB Legal Services Delivery Standards (Notice#: 051710-1-I-IE) Memorandum April 2010 Attachments OAA Title IIIB Legal Services Delivery Standards (Notice#: 042710-1-I-IE) SHINE Program Evaluation Scheduled (Notice#: 042610-1-I-SHINE) Memorandum Client Satisfaction Survey Scheduled...

Notices of Instruction 2009

...Senior Employment Information Through Silver Edition (Notice#: 112509-1-I-CFAL) Notice of Clarification: Requirements for a Congregate Meal (Notice#: 111309-1-I-SWCBS) NAPIS Reporting FFY 2009 (Notice#: 111009-1-I-PE) Older Americans Act, Title IIID Reporting Requirements (Notice#: 110609-1-I-CFAL)   Mission Critical Travel 09-10-1 Silver Edition Instructions Silver Edition Web Site Access NAPIS Definitions NAPIS FAQ’s Medication Management Quarterly Report Template Appendix A-Services 7-09 Chapter 4-OAA 7-09 Evidence-Based Programs Quarterly Report Template October 2009 Attachments Elder Helpline SHINE Reports (Notice#: 102709-1-I-SHINE) Notice...

Department Press Releases

June 13, 2024 Florida’s Seniors Continue to Shine in Governor DeSantis’ Focus on Florida’s Future Budget December 28, 2023 Elder Affairs Continues to Advance Innovations and Enhance Critical Programming for Florida’s Cherished Seniors and Their Families December 14, 2023 Florida Department of Elder Affairs Hosts “Warm Hearts; Warm Homes” – A Statewide Senior Volunteer Event to Bring Warmth and Love to Florida’s Seniors this Holiday December 6, 2023 Governor Ron DeSantis’ Focus on Florida’s Future...

Contact Us

...Helpline at 1-800-96-ELDER (1-800-963-5337). For MEDIA INQUIRIES, email Communications@elderaffairs.org for the Office of Communications. For information on how to file a PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST click here For free and confidential health insurance counseling for Medicare beneficiaries, their families, and caregivers through our SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders) Program, call the statewide, toll-free Elder Helpline at 1-800-96-ELDER (1-800-963-5337) or visit the program website here. To contact the Senior Legal Helpline, please call 1-888-895-7873, or...