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Florida sets a monthly income limit for long-term care Medicaid, but that limit alone rarely decides who qualifies. Here is how the state defines income, how married couples are treated, and what may be possible for families above the line.

Many Florida families want to compensate a loved one for providing care, but doing it the wrong way could affect future Medicaid eligibility. With careful planning, you may be able to pay a family caregiver while reducing the risk of a Medicaid transfer penalty.