by Mary Kay 5 comments

Times are tough. In Florida, there is unemployment rate of 10% and many Floridans are living without  auto insurance and good medicare. Fortunately, in the State of Florida, there is assistance on the way where you can actually apply online for assistance. There is a website that helps you to apply for food stamps as well as manage Medicaid expenses. However, not everyone is eligible and you have to first determine your eligibility.

How do I get started?
First of all, read this article on www.myflorida.com/accessflorida on the website. Then go online to myflorida.com/accessflorida. Click on "Apply Benefits" and you will be given a warning that your computer is registered.

What do I need to compile?
You will basically need to compile information such as your household income, employment history, salary information, utility bills, etc.

What are some eligibility criteria for foods stamps in Florida?
There are very strict requirements for food stamps in Florida. Obviously, one must be a Florida resident as well as a US citizen with a social security number and identification which is valid. Floridans who are between 18-50 years of age who can actually work and are not disabled will have a limited period of 3 months to access the food stamps in a 3 year period. Household assets should be no more than $2000 with cars less than $8500 in value. Older folks who are 60 years old and part of the household raise the household asset limit to $3000.

How long does it take?
If you are dilligent in providing the information they give, your application may be processed within 7-30 days. The answers you provide also determines if you belong to the expedited household program where you can receive food stamps in Florida in as little as 7 days.

Should I be accurate with my information?
It is essential that you give honest and true answers and not answers to manipulate to get food stamps in Florida. This is because it is considered illegal to give answers that are not true to get food stamps benefit for 12 months the first time, 2 years the second time and permanently if caught the third time. Worst, you can also be fined up to $250,000 or put in prison or even both. 

I have upgrade my Food Stamps all ready

posted 15 months ago

i need to reapply

posted 12 months ago

#1278990691 We have monthly income of 1,535.00 is $91.00 for both of us??

posted 11 months ago

can you tell me the status of my application?

posted 8 months ago

I get expedited food stamps if they put the information in wrong. And how do you ever get to speak to a supervisor. Also, how can I get medicaid for me. I am 44 and I have been taking care of my grandson for almost two years.

posted 8 months ago