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   A Legal Handbook for LGBT Floridians and Their Families (Separate Website)
A Resource for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Families. This Handbook is intended to be an easy reference source for same-sex couples in Florida particularly with respect to long-term planning related to health, family and financial considerations. It contains useful legal and practical information on topics of special interest to our community, but its use is by no means limited to LGBT couples. Single Floridians, including unmarried couples, should find this booklet informative and helpful. www.eqfl.org
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   Healthcare Reform Legislation - What it means for me.
Congress recently passed sweeping health care reform legislation. Here are some general highlights of the new health care reform legislation that may be very helpful to you.
By: Florida Legal Services, Inc.
  
   
   SSI and Medicaid for Children This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.
How do children on SSI qualify for Medicaid?
  
   
   Your Legal Rights To Disenroll From Your Medicaid Health Plan This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.
Most Medicaid recipients are required to be in what is called "managed care." However, some individuals belong to groups that are not required to be enrolled in managed care. This brochure will give you information concerning your legal rights.
By: Florida Legal Services, Inc.
  
   
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   Domestic Violence Option for TANF Recipients This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.
Under Florida?s Family Violence Option, a victim of domestic violence may be entitled to certain rights, benefits or exemptions when seeking cash assistance, Medicaid or Food Stamps from the Department of Children and Families (DCF).
By: Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida, Inc. - Daytona Office
 
  
   
   Food Stamp Time Limits This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.
Who has a time limit on getting food stamps? Adults between the ages of 18 and 50 who aren?t too sick to work have time limits on their food stamps.
By: Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida, Inc. - Daytona Office
 
  
   
   Food Stamps - Overpayment This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.

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   Food Stamps and/or SSI for Non-citizens This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.
  
   
   Food Stamps in Florida This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.
  
   
   How to Represent Yourself at DCF This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.
Things to think about if you have a conflict with DCF over food stamps, Medicaid, or any other service provided by DFC. If you're outside of CLSMF's service area, consult our directory for your local legal aid program.
By: Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida, Inc. - Daytona Office
 
  
   
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