Helpful Links
This list is provided to offer you additional sources for information. Please ask us if you are unable to find the information you seek.
Academy of Florida Elder Law Attorneys: www.afela.org
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys: www.naela.org
The Florida Bar: Organization of all lawyers who are licensed by the Supreme Court of Florida to practice law in the state: Main: 1-850-201-3555 ; Referral: 1-850-561-5600, www.floridabar.org
Department of Children and Families: www.dcf.state.fl.us/ess/
The Advocate’s Guide to the Florida Medicaid Program: addresses basic questions about Medicaid www.FloridaHealthJustice.org/medicaid-guide
Social Security Administration: 1-800-772-1213, www.ssa.gov
Medicare: Offers a nursing home comparison feature, allowing you to select by state, county, city, zip code or the name of the facility. Main: 1-800-633-4227 www.medicare.gov
Florida Senior Legal Services Helpline: 1-888-895-7873
State Long Term Care Ombudsman Council: Investigates complaints of residents of nursing homes, assisted living facilities and adult family care homes. 1-888-831-0404
Florida Abuse Hotline: 1-800-962-2873
SHINE: Provides free Medicare and health insurance education, counseling and assistance to Medicare customers, their families and caregivers. 1-800-963-5337 ; http://elderaffairs.state.fl.us
Florida Department of Elder Affairs, Elder Helpline: Provides consumer information about all elder programs and services. 1-800-963-5337