EVEN BETTER WHEN WE’RE TOGETHER
Good people. Great moments. One Community.
There’s something special about coming together. This month, we’re celebrating the people who make Atlantic Care what it is, sharing what’s happening across our community, and keeping you informed with important Medicaid and CMS updates, including the Molina transition and Medicaid Open Enrollment. Plus, we have plenty of exciting moments and celebrations to share along the way!
Company Newsletter • October 2026
There’s always something worth celebrating.
COME TOGETHER
MAKE MEMORIES
SHOW UP
HAVE FUN
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WHAT’S NEW
Fresh from the heart of our team.
A look at the latest news, important updates, and exciting moments shaping the month ahead.
NEW EMPLOYEE PERK: 30% OFF SKETCHERS!
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Shop online or at 600+ Skechers retail stores, with free shipping and free returns when shopping through the program.
Check out the flyer below for all the details and how to start saving!
NEED TO RENEW YOUR CPR CERTIFICATION?
As an Atlantic Care Services employee, you have access to CPR renewal classes in both English and Spanish. We want to make the renewal process as convenient as possible, so you can stay certified, confident, and ready to provide exceptional care to the families who count on you. It's just one of the many ways we're committed to supporting our caregivers both professionally and personally.
Contact us for upcoming class dates, locations, and registration information.
MOVING UP AT ATLANTIC CARE SERVICES!
A big congratulations to Belinda M. as she takes on a new role with Atlantic Care!
After supporting our patients and families as a caregiver in the field, Belinda is officially joining our internal team! We’re always excited when someone who already knows and cares about our families has the opportunity to bring that experience to a new side of Atlantic Care.
We’re so happy to have Belinda continuing her journey with us in this new capacity. Congratulations, Belinda!
NEED TO KNOW
Keeping pace with what matters.
Stay in the know with important CMS updates, helpful shift reminders, and everything you need to know about Medicaid Open Enrollment. Take a few minutes to catch up on what’s new and what may impact you or the families we serve.
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We want to share an important update regarding the upcoming transition of the Children’s Medical Services (CMS) Plan to Molina Healthcare of Florida, effective October 1st, 2026.
As part of this statewide transition, Molina Healthcare will begin serving members enrolled in the CMS Plan starting October 1st. Molina has shared information intended to support continuity of care and access to Medicaid-covered services during the transition.
Atlantic Care Services is contracted and in-network with Molina Healthcare. Our team has been actively preparing for this transition and will continue working closely with Molina and the appropriate state and CMS representatives to help make the process as smooth as possible for the families and caregivers we serve.
What does this mean for you?
If you or your child is transitioning to the Molina CMS Plan, Atlantic Care Services will continue to be available as an in-network provider. Our priority is to minimize disruptions and support continuity of care throughout the transition.
For our families: If you receive letters, notices, new insurance information, or requests related to the Molina transition, please review them carefully and keep any new plan or identification information available. Molina has indicated that CMS Plan members will receive plan information as part of the transition.
For our caregivers: Please continue providing care and following your normal Atlantic Care Services procedures unless you receive specific instructions from our team. We will communicate directly with you if any updates or actions are needed related to the transition.
We understand that health plan transitions can bring questions, especially when they involve your child’s care. Our goal is to make this transition as seamless as possible and to continue supporting our ACS community every step of the way.Molina CMS Plan Member Services: (800) 262-0750 (TTY: 711), Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-7:00 PM local time.
Thank you for continuing to trust Atlantic Care Services with your care. We are grateful to serve our families and caregivers and will continue sharing updates as we move through this transition together.
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Open Enrollment is the annual period when Florida Medicaid members can review their current health plan, choose a different managed care plan, or remain with their current plan.
This year, Open Enrollment is the same for all Florida Medicaid regions:
All Regions (A–I): October 1 – November 30, 2026
Any plan changes requested during Open Enrollment will take effect December 1, 2026.
Florida Medicaid members may have different plan options available to them, including Sunshine Health and Molina Healthcare.
Before switching, please contact Atlantic Care Services to confirm that we are in-network with the plan you select.
For more details, visit FLMedicaidManagedCare.com
Need help choosing a plan?
Call a Choice Counselor at 1-877-711-3662.
You can also text ENROLL to 357662 to begin the enrollment process.We’re here to help guide you through Open Enrollment and make the process as easy as possible for your family!
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We know how full your days are. Between driving to visits, caring for patients, and everything in between, it's easy for a clock-in or clock-out to slip through the cracks. And when one does, it can hold up visit verification, which means corrections, follow-up calls, and delays getting your hours processed.
We're making that much easier. ACS is launching automated shift reminders: a quick text to your phone if our system notices a clock-in or clock-out is missing.
How it worksIf a clock-in or clock-out is missing shortly after your scheduled time, you'll get a short text reminder.
Clocked in on time? You won't hear from us at all. Reminders only go out when something's missing.
Texts come from 877-778-2175. Save it in your phone as "ACS Shift Alerts" so you always know it's us.
Why it's a win for you
Help keep your pay on track. Every visit needs a verified clock-in and clock-out. Catching a miss right away means fewer corrections and fewer delays processing your hours.
Fix it in the moment. A reminder minutes later beats trying to reconstruct a visit days afterward.
Fewer phone calls. Say goodbye to "we're missing your clock-out from last Tuesday."
Keeps us compliant. Electronic Visit Verification is required for the visits we provide. Staying on top of it protects the agency and the steady work that comes with it.
Just text us back
Already clocked in? Visit changed or cancelled? Reply to the text and our team will see it and help sort it out. (Please don't include patient health information in your replies.)
COMING UP
Don’t forget to mark your calendar!
There's more to explore! Click the event image for the full invite, dates, times, and everything you need to know.
October 2nd · 12 - 3:00 PM
Hispanic Heritage Month Event
We’re celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with an afternoon of culture, community, and good food! Join us on October 2 from 12:00–3:00 PM at our Winter Park office for a potluck and movie day, featuring traditional music, Latin cuisine, activities, and games.
Bring a dish that represents your culture and come ready to celebrate together. Everyone is welcome!
October 11th · 2 - 6:00 PM
Picnic in the Park - Central FL
Our 3rd Annual Picnic in the Park at Via Tuscany is just around the corner, and we can't wait to spend the day with our amazing Atlantic Care community! It's one of our favorite events of the year, and we hope you'll join us for another memorable day together.
We look forward to seeing you there!
October 25th · 12 - 4:00 PM
Picnic in the Park - West FL
We’re excited to invite our West Florida patients and families to our 2nd Annual Picnic in the Park at Harrison Boonstoppel Park in Tampa! Join us for an afternoon of good food, games, local vendors, and plenty of fun at an all-abilities park. We can’t wait to spend the day together and make some great memories with you!
We look forward to seeing you there!
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
Proof that joy is contagious.
Spirit Week was such a fun one! We loved seeing everyone show up for the different themes and all the creative photos that came in throughout the week.
A big congrats to our winners Zareim M., Italichie V., Abelina G., and Danielle B.! Thanks to everyone who joined in and made Spirit Week so much fun. Check out some of the highlights below!
PATIENT SPOTLIGHT
Meet Annabelle, lovingly known as Belle
Born at just 27 weeks, Belle faced an incredibly difficult NICU journey. Her family was told multiple times that she might not make it, but from the very beginning, they could see just how feisty she was. Time and again, Belle did the things they were told she wouldn’t be able to do, eventually making it home to the family who loves her so deeply.
Belle may not communicate with words, but those closest to her will tell you she has plenty to say! While she may seem quiet at first, her family knows a different side — feisty, playful, and always ready to give Mom a little trouble. She loves being held, especially when Dad gives her his signature “princess carry,” and she’s even been known to play-fight with Mom and Grandma.
Her days are filled with classes, therapies with Mom, activities with her teacher, and plenty of Disney movies with the family. And although she may give her teacher a hard time, her family has a feeling she secretly enjoys their time together.
For Belle’s family, welcoming nursing into their home wasn’t an easy decision. As a private family caring for a medically fragile child, having someone new enter such a personal space initially brought a lot of anxiety. Over time, however, their nurses became an incredibly important part of their support system, giving the family much-needed respite both mentally and physically.
Their nurses have also been there through times of illness, offering clinical insight, recognizing changes early, and working alongside the family to stay ahead of concerns. That consistent and vigilant care has helped keep Belle out of the ER and ICU whenever possible, while giving her family the reassurance of knowing they don’t have to navigate everything alone.
Over the years, those relationships have grown into something special. Belle’s longest-standing nurse, Ms. Keisha, knows her incredibly well — even noticing changes in her mood and attitude that once only her family would catch. And perhaps the best sign that Ms. Keisha has officially become family? Belle now gives her the same attitude she gives Mom! She’ll even push back during care with a little smirk on her face.
Today, every new experience is worth celebrating. Each family vacation is a milestone — especially when there was once a time when simply taking Belle out of the house was incredibly difficult.
Her family hopes Belle’s story reminds others not to underestimate children like her and to take the time to get to know them for exactly who they are — their personalities, their strengths, their sense of humor, and all the little things that make them uniquely themselves.
We’re so grateful to have Belle, her incredible nurses, and her wonderful family as part of our Atlantic Care community. It’s a privilege to be part of Belle’s journey and to watch the special relationships surrounding her continue to grow. We can’t wait to see what milestones, memories, and adventures come next for her!
“Belle, and kiddos like her, are smarter than we often give them credit for. Be attentive, patient, and kind, and you’ll get to experience how wonderful they truly are.”
CAREGIVER HIGHLIGHT
Congrats to our August Caregiver of the Month winners!
We’re excited to share with you our four Caregivers of the Month! Each one brings something special to the patients and families they support, and we’re incredibly grateful to have them on our team.
Central Florida
Nikia L.
We’re celebrating Nikia for the professionalism, reliability, and positivity she brings to everything she does!
Nikia is responsive, approachable, and always quick to communicate, treating patients, families, and team members with kindness and respect. She also stands out for her top-tier documentation — clear, thorough, timely, and organized, with an attention to detail that reflects the quality of care she provides.
.Thank you, Nikia, for being someone our team and families can count on!
West Florida
Rose J.
Rose is on a roll! Since joining our Westside team, she has continued to show just how willing she is to step up and help wherever she’s needed.
Rose is someone the team knows they can reach out to with questions or concerns, and she has gone above and beyond to help other nurses through the onboarding process. She’s already assisted with more than four skills competencies, with even more on the way!
Her willingness to jump in, share her knowledge, and help others succeed — all while bringing a positive attitude — has made such an impact.
We’re lucky to have you on the Westside team!
South Florida
Lisa V.
We’re giving a well-deserved shoutout to Lisa for something that makes a huge difference behind the scenes — amazing documentation!
Lisa is incredibly thorough, consistently submits her notes on time, and makes sure her documentation paints a clear clinical picture of the care she provides. Her attention to detail and consistency truly stand out.
As her nomination put it, “Her notes are TOP NOTCH!!”
Thank you, Lisa, for taking pride in every part of the care you provide and for setting such a great example!
North Florida
Bany R.
We’re excited to recognize Bany for the incredible care, professionalism, and heart she brings to her patients and families. One family shared that Bany has become like family to them, praising not only the care she provides, but also her knowledge, professionalism, and continued growth as a nurse.
They shared how proud they are to have her as part of their care team and how excited they are to see where her nursing journey takes her next.
“Whoever is blessed to be her patient in the future will always be in good hands.”
Bany, thank you for making such a meaningful impact and for being the kind of caregiver families can truly lean on.
Shoutout to our July Caregiver of the Month Nominees
To all of our incredible caregivers across our four regions: your hard work, compassion, and dedication do not go unnoticed. We appreciate everything you do for our patients and families each day!
Mayelis P.
Marie B.
Kinnordia F.
Bermarie M.
Ada A.
Selena P.
Nelson T.
Jaime F.
Terry R.
Louisemith L.
Mireeille F.
Noeliezer G.
Erma G.
Myriam A.
Samantha K.
Mayelis P. Marie B. Kinnordia F. Bermarie M. Ada A. Selena P. Nelson T. Jaime F. Terry R. Louisemith L. Mireeille F. Noeliezer G. Erma G. Myriam A. Samantha K.
MATCHMAKING MOMENT
Introducing Rosheka!
If you’re looking for a nurse who is eager to learn, grow, and make a difference, Rosheka may be a great match. Rosheka is an LPN and a 2025 graduate of Gwinnett Institute. While she has been a nurse for about a year, she brings more than 10 years of experience in the medical field, including working with geriatric patients and individuals with disabilities.
For Rosheka, nursing is all about giving back. Her favorite part is knowing that the care and support she provides can make a difference in someone’s life each day. She’s always looking for opportunities to build her skills and knowledge and plans to continue her education to become an RN.
When she’s not caring for others, Rosheka enjoys shopping, traveling, and crossword puzzles. She was born in Jamaica, loves matcha tea, and describes herself as someone who enjoys learning something new and then mastering it.
Rosheka is excited to continue growing as a nurse while building a connection with a new patient and family. If you’re interested in working with Rosheka, please call our main line and we will set up a meet and greet!
AVAILABILITY
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Another trip around the sun
Celebrating the birthdays of all the amazing people who bring joy to Atlantic Care every day.
Stephanie B.
Brandie M.
Priscilla S.
Alexa S.
Natalie T.
Eshban V.
Kendysha C.
Eunise H.
Samara L.
Clunie M.
Caitlyn B.
Brittany B.
Johnaisia B.
Cherling D.
Caitlin G.
John P.
Danielle S.
Daphney S.
Shamya T.
Liannis A.
Alyne A.
Dafany A.
Sanya A.
Jomar A.
Alexis A.
Alexander A.
Amosena B.
Clinude B.
Isnaldo B.
Lysandra B.
Ana C.
Stephanie B. Brandie M. Priscilla S. Alexa S. Natalie T. Eshban V. Kendysha C. Eunise H. Samara L. Clunie M. Caitlyn B. Brittany B. Johnaisia B. Cherling D. Caitlin G. John P. Danielle S. Daphney S. Shamya T. Liannis A. Alyne A. Dafany A. Sanya A. Jomar A. Alexis A. Alexander A. Amosena B. Clinude B. Isnaldo B. Lysandra B. Ana C.
Joann C.
Edwich C.
Evana C.
Juan C.
Maria C.
Virgen D.
Ishar D.
Isis D.
William D.
Yvrose F.
Francisco F.
Blanca F.
Shannon F.
Raquel G.
Shameka G.
Theodore H.
Corey J.
Tatiana J.
Milendy J.
Ornella L.
Kevin L.
Alyhect L.
Alexis M.
Iliana M.
Brandy D.
Connie E.
Richard E.
Tanisha E.
Marie F.
Maria F.
Isamarie F.
Mireille F.
Ileana F.
Ivis M.
Yamilee M.
Matthew N.
Ismarie P.
Sherly P.
Joann C. Edwich C. Evana C. Juan C. Maria C. Virgen D. Ishar D. Isis D. William D. Yvrose F. Francisco F. Blanca F. Shannon F. Raquel G. Shameka G. Theodore H. Corey J. Tatiana J. Milendy J. Ornella L. Kevin L. Alyhect L. Alexis M. Iliana M. Brandy D. Connie E. Richard E. Tanisha E. Marie F. Maria F. Isamarie F. Mireille F. Ileana F. Ivis M. Yamilee M. Matthew N. Ismarie P. Sherly P.
Rachel P.
Amelia P.
Julia R.
Glorimar R.
Edmary R.
Crystal R.
Ketia R.
Zochilt R.
Pamela S.
Beatrice S.
Ivette S.
Damary S.
Sinthya S.
Stephanie S.
Eva S.
Dairaceliz V.
Maria V.
Ebere W.
Etheline W.
Jason W.
Brianna D.
Markisha G.
Rose M.
Dagmary O.
Selena P.
Jean P.
Laura R.
Ryneil A.
Maria B.
Merrick B.
Bryana C.
Bermarie C.
Mansabruna D.
Gilberis D.
Guadalupe D.
Brittany E.
Virginia E.
Rachel P. Amelia P. Julia R. Glorimar R. Edmary R. Crystal R. Ketia R. Zochilt R. Pamela S. Beatrice S. Ivette S. Damary S. Sinthya S. Stephanie S. Eva S. Dairaceliz V. Maria V. Ebere W. Etheline W. Jason W. Brianna D. Markisha G. Rose M. Dagmary O. Selena P. Jean P. Laura R. Ryneil A. Maria B. Merrick B. Bryana C. Bermarie C. Mansabruna D. Gilberis D. Guadalupe D. Brittany E. Virginia E.
Esteban F.
Salanda G.
Markisha G.
Maria I.
Rocheny J.
Dane M.
Martha M.
Giselys N.
Thalia N.
Xiomara P.
Soemi R.
Belkis V.
Rosa V.
Precious V.
Sharon A.
Darline B.
Inelda B.
Midamarte C.
Joanne D.
Joel H.
Carly J.
Aniyah L.
Sheuna M.
Jessica P.
Laritza R.
Jhouline V.
Autumn W.
Virtudes S.
Ruth T.
Wanda M.
Lexi O.
Tahlia R.
Sabrina R.
Esteban F. Salanda G. Markisha G. Maria I. Rocheny J. Dane M. Martha M. Giselys N. Thalia N. Xiomara P. Soemi R. Belkis V. Rosa V. Precious V. Sharon A. Darline B. Inelda B. Midamarte C. Joanne D. Joel H. Carly J. Aniyah L. Sheuna M. Jessica P. Laritza R. Jhouline V. Autumn W. Virtudes S. Ruth T. Wanda M. Lexi O. Tahlia R. Sabrina R.
Kamden A.
Kameron A.
Khaleya B.
John B.
Daniella C.
Jeremiah C.
Mikenly C.
Guadalupe D.
Zory G.
Roseangela G.
Eliana L.
Jeremy M.
Johnathan M.
Lucas M.
Halo R.
Ian S.
Raziel S.
Aydris T.
Kamila V.
Rowan E.
Kiondre M.
Kemily R.
Azula R.
Samara R.
Soraya R.
Connor C.
Aidon G.
Kyler H.
Roy P.
Bellamy R.
Elena B.
Lenny B.
Alex M.
Laylah R.
Keidy R.
Kamden A. Kameron A. Khaleya B. John B. Daniella C. Jeremiah C. Mikenly C. Guadalupe D. Zory G. Roseangela G. Eliana L. Jeremy M. Johnathan M. Lucas M. Halo R. Ian S. Raziel S. Aydris T. Kamila V. Rowan E. Kiondre M. Kemily R. Azula R. Samara R. Soraya R. Connor C. Aidon G. Kyler H. Roy P. Bellamy R. Elena B. Lenny B. Alex M. Laylah R. Keidy R.
CLINICAL CORNER
Emergency Preparedness and Response
Before the Shift Begins…
You arrive at your patient’s house, ready to start another day. You are feeling optimistic as you greet your patient. Before you settle into your routine take a moment to think ahead: If an emergency happened during your shift, would you be ready to respond?
Being prepared starts before an emergency occurs. Explore each section below for a few important things to review at the beginning of every shift.
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Become familiar with your patient’s care plan housed in Axxess. Know the patient's baseline, diagnoses, allergies, medications, emergency protocols, and conditions that could quickly become life-threatening.
Centers of Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) specifically requires HHA emergency planning to consider the individual patient and the services the agency can provide during an emergency.
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Depending on the patient's needs, verify that emergency equipment and supplies required by the patient's care plan are present, accessible, and functioning. This may include items such as suction equipment, oxygen supplies, pulse oximetry, backup batteries, emergency respiratory equipment, or other patient-specific supplies.
CMS suggests equipment failure, power failure, communication interruption, and loss of supplies identifying any be addressed immediately.
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For patients that rely on electrically powered medical equipment, become familiar with what equipment requires electricity and what backup plan is available.
CDC warns that extended power outages can be life-threatening for people who depend on home medical devices and recommends planning for backup power, charging options, emergency lighting, and batteries.
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I know my patient's baseline and emergency risks.
I know where the emergency equipment is.
I know the backup plan for power-dependent equipment.
I know how we would evacuate.
I know who to contact and how.
I have checked that required emergency supplies/equipment are accessible and ready.
I know what I will do if normal communication fails.
I am aware of weather or community conditions that could affect this shift.
Taking the time to prepare for the unthinkable will add life saving minutes for your patient during an emergency. Your preparation today can protect your patient’s life tomorrow.
OPEN SHIFTS
A few places where you’re needed most.
Click below to view available shifts and opportunities to support our families.
Central Florida
Shifts available in cities such as Winter Garden, Orlando, Winter Park, and more.
West Florida
Shifts available in cities such as Clearwater, St. Petersburg, Largo, New Port Richey, and more.
South Florida
Shifts available in cities such as Opa-locka, West Palm Beach, The Acreage, and more.
North Florida
Shifts available in cities such as Groveland, Clermont, Silver Springs, Ocala, and more.

