Florida Department of Children and Families — Economic Self-Sufficiency (ACCESS Florida)
Statewide Florida public assistance administration (SNAP Food Assistance, Temporary Cash Assistance, and Medicaid eligibility) across all 67 counties via MyACCESS.
SNAP, formerly known as the Food Stamp Program, is the nation’s most important anti-hunger program. SNAP provides nutritional support for low-income seniors, people with disabilities living on fixed incomes, and other individuals and families with low incomes. SNAP is a federal program administered by the Florida Department of Children and Families Office of Economic Self-Sufficiency (ESS). ESS is responsible for determining eligibility for SNAP using federal guidelines.
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Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) overview
SNAP, formerly known as the Food Stamp Program, is the nation’s most important anti-hunger program. SNAP provides nutritional support for low-income seniors, people with disabilities living on fixed incomes, and other individuals and families with low incomes. SNAP is a federal program administered by the Florida Department of Children and Families Office of Economic Self-Sufficiency (ESS). ESS is responsible for determining eligibility for SNAP using federal guidelines.
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The TCA program provides cash assistance to families with children under the age of 18 or under age 19 if full time secondary (high school) school students, that meet the technical, income, and asset requirements. The program helps families become self-supporting while allowing children to remain in their own homes. Pregnant women may also receive TCA, either in the third trimester of pregnancy if unable to work, or in the 9th month of pregnancy. Parents, children and minor siblings who live together must apply together.
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Temporary Cash Assistance (TCA) overview
The TCA program provides cash assistance to families with children under the age of 18 or under age 19 if full time secondary (high school) school students, that meet the technical, income, and asset requirements. The program helps families become self-supporting while allowing children to remain in their own homes. Pregnant women may also receive TCA, either in the third trimester of pregnancy if unable to work, or in the 9th month of pregnancy. Parents, children and minor siblings who live together must apply together.
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The quickest way to apply for Government Assistance is online through the MyACCESS portal. Individuals can also make changes, apply for additional assistance, check case status and more using the MyACCESS Portal. If you are unable to apply online and need a paper application, please use the forms below. Please note that only one application is needed, whether you apply online through the MyACCESS portal or use a paper application below.
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Economic Self Sufficiency Forms & MyACCESS changes
The quickest way to apply for Government Assistance is online through the MyACCESS portal. Individuals can also make changes, apply for additional assistance, check case status and more using the MyACCESS Portal. If you are unable to apply online and need a paper application, please use the forms below. Please note that only one application is needed, whether you apply online through the MyACCESS portal or use a paper application below.
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If you are reapplying for benefits and no longer have your EBT card or your card has expired, please contact EBT customer service at 1-888-356-3281 for a replacement. You may call EBT Customer Service at any time. Another EBT card is not automatically mailed to you when your case is approved.
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Florida EBT Customer Service and card replacement
If you are reapplying for benefits and no longer have your EBT card or your card has expired, please contact EBT customer service at 1-888-356-3281 for a replacement. You may call EBT Customer Service at any time. Another EBT card is not automatically mailed to you when your case is approved.
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Request a public assistance hearing on any action taken by the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) on your claim for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Temporary Cash Assistance (TCA), and/or Medicaid benefits.
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How to Request a Public Assistance Hearing
Request a public assistance hearing on any action taken by the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) on your claim for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Temporary Cash Assistance (TCA), and/or Medicaid benefits.
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Income: Most households must have gross income less than or equal to 200 percent of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL).
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SNAP income limit 200% FPL
Income: Most households must have gross income less than or equal to 200 percent of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL).
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