Florida § 445.028 - Transitional benefits and services.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 445.028 — Transitional benefits and services., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 445.028. Transitional benefits and services.
In cooperation with the department, the Department of Children and Families shall develop procedures to ensure that families leaving the temporary cash assistance program receive transitional benefits and services that will assist the family in moving toward self-sufficiency. At a minimum, such procedures must include, but are not limited to, the following: (1) Each recipient of cash assistance who is determined ineligible for cash assistance for a reason other than a work activity sanction must be contacted by the workforce system case manager and provided information about the availability of transitional benefits and services. Such contact must include the administration of the exit survey required under s. 445.035(2) and be attempted before closure of the case management file. (2) Each recipient of temporary cash assistance who is determined ineligible for cash assistance due to noncompliance with the work activity requirements must be contacted and provided information in accordance with s. 414.065(1). Such contact must include the administration of the exit survey required under s. 445.035(2). (3) The department, in consultation with the state board, shall develop informational material, including posters and brochures, to better inform families about the availability of transitional benefits and services. (4) The department, in cooperation with the Department of Children and Families, shall, to the extent permitted by federal law, develop procedures to maximize the utilization of transitional Medicaid by families who leave the temporary cash assistance program.
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 445.028
What does Florida Statutes § 445.028 cover?
Section 445.028 ("Transitional benefits and services.") is part of the Florida Statutes, the codified statutory law of Florida. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Florida § 445.028?
A common citation format is "Florida Statutes § 445.028" (Florida). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Florida law?
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How does Florida § 445.028 apply to my situation?
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