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It’s a seemingly undeniable truth that aging is inevitable. But what if everything we’ve been taught to believe about aging is wrong? What if we could choose our lifespan?

In this groundbreaking book, Dr. David Sinclair, leading world authority on genetics and longevity, reveals a bold new theory for why we age. As he writes: “Aging is a disease, and that disease is treatable.”

This eye-opening and provocative work takes us to the frontlines of research that is pushing the boundaries on our perceived scientific limitations, revealing incredible breakthroughs—many from Dr. David Sinclair’s own lab at Harvard—that demonstrate how we can slow down, or even reverse, aging.

The key is activating newly discovered vitality genes, the descendants of an ancient genetic survival circuit that is both the cause of aging and the key to reversing it. Recent experiments in genetic reprogramming suggest that in the near future we may not…

Florida Medicaid recipients have several managed care plans to choose from, and understanding what each plan offers can make a significant difference in accessing healthcare.

One option available to eligible Florida residents is Community Care Plan (CCP), a Florida Medicaid Managed Medical Assistance (MMA) health plan that provides medical coverage, preventive care, prescription services, wellness programs, and additional member support. Read full article.

Finding appropriate healthcare for a child with a serious medical condition can be challenging for families. Specialized treatments, frequent medical appointments, prescription medications, and ongoing care coordination can create financial and emotional challenges for parents and caregivers.

The Florida Children's Medical Services (CMS) program helps address these challenges by connecting eligible children and young adults with specialized healthcare services and resources. Read full article.

Finding affordable healthcare coverage can be challenging, particularly for individuals and families who depend on Medicaid for essential medical services. Fortunately, Medicaid managed care organizations help eligible members access healthcare services through participating physicians, hospitals, pharmacies, and other healthcare providers. 😀

Molina Healthcare is a healthcare company that participates in Medicaid programs across multiple states. Its goal is to improve access to quality healthcare by connecting eligible members with medical professionals, preventive services, prescription medications, and other covered benefits. Read full article.

Florida Managed Medical Assistance (MMA) health plans

Florida Medicaid offers several Managed Medical Assistance (MMA) health plans through the Statewide Medicaid Managed Care (SMMC) program. These plans provide medical coverage to eligible Florida Medicaid recipients.

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As part of Florida's SMMC 3.0 program, which began February 1, 2025, the state reorganized its managed care regions and contracted with new health plans. Go here!

10/23/26: Today, the Trump Administration announced $193.7 million in Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) funding to 45 organizations across Florida to improve rural health across the state. This investment will help build regional capacity and expand options for rural Floridians to receive high-quality healthcare closer to home.

This transformational funding will expand options for rural Floridians to receive preventive, specialty, and follow-up care in their communities. Florida’s approach uses telemedicine, remote patient monitoring, pharmacy-based services, diagnostic kiosks, and community paramedicine to give patients more ways to access needed care. Partnerships are a defining feature of Florida’s approach, with more than 500 partnerships across the 45 awardees bringing hospitals, clinics, local governments, and community organizations together to support statewide rural healthcare transformation.

The Rural Health Transformation Program is expanding access to quality healthcare, regardless of a patient’s ZIP code, while equipping first responders with the lifesaving resources they need when every second counts.…

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Florida Medicaid's Statewide Medicaid Managed Care (SMMC) 3.0 program introduced new health and dental plan contracts effective February 1, 2025. The program affects how many Florida Medicaid recipients access healthcare, choose managed care plans, receive long-term care services, and obtain dental benefits.

Whether you are applying for Medicaid, already enrolled in a health plan, caring for a family member, or providing healthcare services, understanding SMMC 3.0 can help you navigate coverage and resolve problems more effectively. Read full article.

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The Agency for Health Care Administration (Agency) contracts with health and dental plans to provide Medicaid services to health plan enrollees. The Agency recently entered into new contracts with health and dental plans effective February 1, 2025. Under the new Statewide Medicaid Managed Care (SMMC) contracts, plans are still required to ensure continuity of care (COC) during the transition period for Medicaid recipients enrolled in the SMMC program. Click here to read the full article on Ask Medicaid Florida.

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Florida Medicaid Rule 59G-4.031, F.A.C., establishes coverage-policy requirements for Behavioral Health Community Support Services. The rule is important for Florida Medicaid recipients seeking community-based behavioral health support and for providers responsible for eligibility verification, medical necessity, documentation, authorization, and reimbursement. Learn more