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• Food Assistance (SNAP)

  In Florida, there are two types of food assistance programs administered by the Department of Children and Families (DCF) — the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, also known as “food stamps”) and SUNCAP. These programs are designed to provide low-income Floridians the opportunity to purchase healthy food. If you are…

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• Public Benefits

  Para español, haga clic aquí. To help reduce poverty and provide better access to health care for those who need it, the government has assistance programs known as “public benefits.” These programs include  Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Programs (SNAP, also known as “food stamps”), Social Security, Medicaid, and Medicare.  Public benefits…

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• Public Charge (Immigrant Rights)

  If you are applying for immigration status as a lawful permanent resident (LPR) or to enter the U.S. on a visa, USCIS may review your application to determine if you are “likely at any time to become a public charge.”  A final public charge rule went into effect on December…

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• Social Security Benefits

  Social Security benefits are paid to support people who are disabled (including children), people who have retired, survivors of workers who have died, and dependents of beneficiaries. The Social Security Administration (SSA) has several different programs depending on which of these categories you may fit into.  Social Security Disability Insurance…

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