Brochures and Guides

Brochures and Guides
The following brochures and guides can help you learn about various health care topics. The brochures, and some of the other publications, can be ordered by calling the toll-free number: (888) 419-3456. Los folletos de esta página se encuentran disponibles en Español, presione aquí para ver la versión.
A Patient's Guide to a Hospital Stay This guide gives practical information to patients entering the hospital.	HTML version	.PDF version
Assisted Living in Florida For information on adult day care centers, adult family care homes, and assisted living facilities.	HTML version	.PDF version
Emergency Medical Care Learn about preparing for a medical emergency as well as alternatives for medical care when an emergency does not exist.	Link
End-of-Life Issues - A Practical Planning Guide This brochure provides an overview of end-of-life issues and practical planning.	HTML version	.PDF version
Explanation of Benefits (EOB) An EOB tells you and your health care provider how much of the provider’s charges will be paid by your health insurance.		.PDF version
Florida Medicaid - A Reference Guide This brochure gives general information on the Florida Medicaid program.	HTML version	.PDF version
Florida Nursing Home Guide Florida Nursing Home Guide is an interactive search tool for finding and comparing nursing homes.	Off-site Link
Florida Nursing Home Watch List Florida Nursing Home Watch List identifies nursing homes that did not meet minimum standards at the time of an annual or complaint inspection or are operating under bankruptcy protection.	Off-site Link
Health and Human Services Programs This pamphlet introduces consumers to various health and human services programs available through Florida state agencies.	HTML version	.PDF version
Health Care Advance Directives Health Care Advance Directives state, in advance, what kind of treatment you want or do not want under special, serious medical conditions that would make you unable to tell a doctor how you want to be treated.	HTML version	.PDF version
Home Health Care in Florida This guide gives information about Home Health Care.	HTML version	.PDF version
Long-Term Care This guide gives information about long-term care options.	HTML version	.PDF version
Patient Safety This brochure looks at medical errors and steps you can take to protect yourself.	HTML version	.PDF version
Patient's Bill of Rights and Responsibilities Florida Patient Bill of Rights and Responsibilities.	HTML version	.PDF version
Understanding Prescription Drug Costs This brochure can help you understand the pricing of prescription drugs and ways to reduce drug costs.	HTML version	.PDF version