Marie Smith
Step by Step Support
Marie Smith
Step by Step Support
Advocate Location
Plantation , FL 33317
Specialty
Special Care & Aging
TeleAdvocacy Available
Offers FREE Initial Consultation
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How I Can Help
Our experts work collaboratively with healthcare providers to empower patients, safeguard their rights, and support informed decision-making at every stage of care. Consultations guide you through complex medical decisions and empower informed choices. Comprehensive, individualized support provided to older adults and individuals with complex or chronic health needs. We provide personalized advocacy support to help navigate healthcare systems effectively and efficiently. We help individuals and their families navigate care options and find the most suitable living or care environment
Important Information About Me
- I offer a FREE Initial Consultation
- I offer TeleAdvocacy Service
- I am insured
- My geographical area of practice is Dade and Broward County
Why I Became A Professional Health Care Advocate
I bring over 25 years of experience in healthcare and social services. As early as 1999, I've worked with individuals with mental illness, disabilities, and elderly patients within the Dade County Guardianship. I served as a liaison between attorneys, clients and medical providers and made necessary court appearances. Evaluated the personal, household, medical, and care needs of clients. Provide recommendations for appropriate placement and care, including the authorization and oversight of medical treatment and ongoing care, etc. These early experiences allowed me to pursue the opening of my own licensed Group Home in 2005. Owning my own Group Home allowed me and my staff to care for people with disabilities and opened up the door to be an independent contractor working with APD (Agency for Person with Disability) as a Medicaid Provider and also I have also been able to work with AHCA (Agency for Health Care Administration). As an open-heart surgery survivor who also lost her mother to cancer and a brother who struggled with Spinocerebellar Ataxia, I personally understand the emotional and practical challenges faced by both patients and caregivers. After seeing how challenging it can be to navigate this health care system on my own, its a privilege to be able help somebody else get the answers that they need, knowing how difficult it can be firsthand. Step by Step Support is my way of giving back-offering compassion, guidance, and advocacy to those who need it most.
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