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State Activities
FloridaThe Florida Epilepsy Services Program was established in 1974 through the efforts of a number of dedicated individuals. Currently, the Florida Department of Health administers the program, and services are coordinated by epilepsy services providers.* Client services* include medical care and case management for patients who have had seizures. Services are provided to children and adults who have epilepsy and live in Florida—even in the most remote areas of the state. The Epilepsy Services Program also has a prevention and education* component. This component teaches both professionals and the general public about preventing epilepsy, recognizing seizures, and administering proper seizure first aid; it also dispels myths about seizure disorders. The availability of medications is a critical component in Florida's comprehensive program for people with epilepsy. The Florida Department of Health administers the Antiepileptic Drug Program for low-income Floridians. Many commonly prescribed medications for epilepsy are available through the county health departments. For more information, please contact: Florida Department of Health, Epilepsy Program Office TexasThe 67th Texas Legislature authorized the Texas Department of Health (TDH)
to establish the Epilepsy Program. The Epilepsy Program is administered by
the Bureau of Kidney Health Care. Services are provided through contracts
with nonprofit and governmental agencies to provide comprehensive outpatient
care for persons with epilepsy or seizure-like symptoms. The program serves
persons with epilepsy who are not eligible for Medicaid, Medicare, or the
Chronically Ill and Disabled Children's Program. Clients must meet income
eligibility requirements and be a Texas resident. Service providers may charge the client
a percentage of the cost of providing services based upon a percentage by
which the client's income exceeds the established "poverty income
guidelines." No one is refused services for inability to pay.
For more, visit http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/epilepsy/default.shtm.* * Links to non-Federal organizations are
provided solely as a service to our users. Links do not constitute an
endorsement of any organization by CDC or the Federal Government, and none
should be inferred. The CDC is not responsible for the content of the individual
organization Web pages found at this link. Date last
modified: 01/17/2007 |
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