Florida Administrative Code 58 - DEPARTMENT OF ELDER AFFAIRS
Here’s a comprehensive overview of Florida Administrative Code Chapter 58 – Department of Elder Affairs:
🏛️ Structure of FAC Chapter 58
FAC 58 is divided into several sub‑chapters (“Divisions”), each covering a specific Elder Affairs program (regulations.justia.com):
58A – Federal Aging Programs (includes chapters 58A‑1, 58A‑2 Hospice, 58A‑4 NF training, 58A‑5 Assisted Living, 58A‑6 Adult Day Care, 58A‑8 ADRD training, 58A‑14 Family‑Care Homes) (flrules.elaws.us)
58B – Division of Volunteer & Community Services (Aging Resource Centers) (regulations.justia.com)
58C – Community Care for the Elderly (regulations.justia.com)
58D – Alzheimer’s Disease Initiative (regulations.justia.com)
58H – Home Care for the Elderly (e.g. chapter 58H‑1 Program rules) (regulations.justia.com)
58L – Long‑Term Care Ombudsman (regulations.justia.com)
58M – Public & Professional Guardians (regulations.justia.com)
58N – Statewide Community Based Services (regulations.justia.com)
58T – Training Provider & Curriculum Approvals (regulations.justia.com)
📋 Example: Division 58H – Home Care for the Elderly (58H‑1)
Chapter 58H‑1.003 outlines program administration, stipulating that the Department of Elder Affairs coordinates statewide HCE services via Area Agencies on Aging, defines eligibility, determines subsidies (basic $160, plus special subsidies), and lays out caregiver and dwelling requirements (flrules.elaws.us).
📌 Accessing the Rules
Official source (Florida’s eLaws): FAC 58 and each division are accessible on the state’s website (last updated May 14, 2025) (flrules.elaws.us).
Justia & Cornell/LII host snapshots and detailed chapter organization, although they may be less up-to-date than eLaws (flrules.elaws.us).
🔗 Quick Links for Major Divisions
| Division | Highlights |
|---|---|
| 58A – Federal Aging Programs | Rules on hospice, assisted living, Alzheimer’s training, etc. (flrules.elaws.us) |
| 58B – Volunteer/Community Services | Defines Aging Resource Centers via 58B‑1 |
| 58H – Home Care for the Elderly | Covers program administration, eligibility, case management |
✅ What You Can Do Next
Whether you're researching rules for compliance, policy, legal reference, or program use, here are your options:
Read current rules on Florida’s eLaws site (FAC 58).
Browse division-level organization via Justia or Cornell/LII.
Explore program-specific forms and documents through the Florida DOEA forms site (elderaffairs.org, flrules.elaws.us, elderaffairs.org).
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