Florida currently does not pay for assisted living. There are many ways residents can pay for their assisted living facilities. Private pay is one way to finance assisted living. Private pay means that the person or their family will pay for all the care out of pocket. While this option is sometimes available, some families opt to purchase long-term insurance to cover the cost of assisted living.  Medicaid is another way to finance assisted living. Medicaid is available to those with very low incomes and limited assets. Medicaid will cover a portion of an individual's care once they are approved. Some assisted living facilities also offer sliding-scale fees that are based on an individual's income. This makes assisted living more affordable for people who may not otherwise have the means to pay.