Florida Administrative Code › 65 - DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES › 65A - Economic Self-Sufficiency Program › Chapter 65A-4 - TEMPORARY CASH ASSISTANCE › Section 65A-4.206 - Work Requirements Under Medical Incapacity, SSI/SSDI, and Mental Health/Substance Abuse Treatment

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
(1) The
				provisions for receipt of temporary cash assistance (TCA) include the
				requirement of individuals who do not meet exemptions to participate in work
				activities or alternative requirement plans which allow an individual to meet
				program requirements based on the individual's medical ability to comply.
				Individuals who claim a medical incapacity or who have an application or an
				appeal pending for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Social Security
				Disability Income (SSDI) are required to meet TCA program requirements in
				accordance with Sections
				 414.065(4)(d) and
				(f), F.S. The department will refer all
				applicants who do not meet an exemption under Sections
				 414.065(4)(d) and
				(f), F.S., to the Local Workforce Development
				Boards (LWDB) designee. The LWDB designee will determine the individual's work
				or alternative requirement plan activities.
(2) Non-exempt individuals who are given an
				exception from participation in certain work activities due to medical
				incapacity, shall be required to comply with the course of medical treatment
				necessary for the individual to resume participation in work
				activities.
(3) Individuals
				claiming a medical incapacity either preventing them from participating in work
				activities or limiting their participation in work activities shall provide a
				statement from a physician licensed under Chapter 458 or 459, F.S., specifying
				the nature of the disability or incapacity, the duration of disability or
				incapacity, the number of hours per week that the individual can participate in
				activities, the percentage of the individual's disability and any other
				limitations on participation in work activities.
(4) The individual basing their exemption
				from TCA work activities on an application or an appeal for SSI or SSDI
				disability benefits must provide a copy of the disability receipt file,
				notices, letters, or other verification from the Social Security Administration
				to verify a pending SSI or SSDI disability decision.
(5) An alternative requirement plan will be
				designed consistent with the individual's limitations.
(6) The individual basing their exemption
				from TCA work activities on an application or appeal for SSI or SSDI disability
				benefits shall be informed that if denied all extensions to time limits count
				toward their cash assistance life time limit of 48 months.
(7) Outpatient Mental Health or Substance
				Abuse Treatment. An individual may be excepted from TCA work requirements for
				up to five hours per week to participate in outpatient mental health or
				substance abuse counseling or treatment. The total number of hours cannot
				exceed 100 per year. The LWDB designee will be responsible for verifying the
				need for treatment, attendance, and compliance with treatment requirements of
				the mental health or substance abuse professional.
(8) The LWDB designee will review the case at
				least monthly to determine the status of the SSI or SSDI application or
				appeal.
Rulemaking Authority
					 414.45 FS. Law Implemented
					 414.065(4)(d), (e),
					 (f),
					 414.105
					 FS.
New 4-16-00, Amended 9-4-01,
					 2-2-20.