DOEA AAA Enhanced Home Care Elderly Program

The Florida Master Agreement ME223 is an Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) focused on providing Enhanced Home Care for the Elderly (HCE) program services. The contract enables comprehensive home and community-based support for seniors aged 60 and older, specifically targeting individuals enrolled in Florida Medicaid or at risk of nursing home placement. Services under this IDV include home modifications, self-management support, caregiver assistance, occupational therapy, nursing, case management, and home safety interventions, with up to $6,000 available per participant to promote independent living and functional health.

The master agreement is awarded to the Northwest Florida Area Agency on Aging, Inc. and is administered by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration. The contract's initial period of performance runs from November 1, 2022, to March 31, 2024, with a total contract value that was initially $2,252,461.39 and subsequently amended to $194,254.45. Funded through the Medical Care Trust Fund under the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), this state-level contract covers services within Florida, with specific emphasis on client-centered, time-limited support to help seniors maintain independence and avoid institutional care.