Fla. Stat. 445.028
Transitional benefits and services

(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.

Source: Section 445.028 — Transitional benefits and services, https://www.­flsenate.­gov/Laws/Statutes/2024/0445.­028 (accessed Aug. 7, 2025).

445.001
Short title 445.002
Definitions 445.003
Implementation of the federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act 445.004
CareerSource Florida, Inc., and the state board 445.06
Florida Ready to Work Credential Program 445.006
State plan for workforce development 445.07
Economic security report of employment and earning outcomes 445.007
Local workforce development boards 445.08
Florida Law Enforcement Recruitment Bonus Payment Program 445.008
Workforce Training Institute 445.09
Bonuses for employees of tax collectors 445.009
One-stop delivery system 445.010
Consumer-first workforce system technology 445.011
Consumer-first workforce system 445.014
Small business workforce service initiative 445.016
Untried Worker Placement and Employment Incentive Act 445.017
Diversion 445.018
Diversion program to strengthen Florida’s families 445.019
Teen parent and pregnancy prevention diversion program 445.020
Diversion programs 445.021
Relocation assistance program 445.022
Retention Incentive Training Accounts 445.023
Program for dependent care for families with children with special needs 445.024
Work requirements 445.025
Other support services 445.026
Cash assistance severance benefit 445.028
Transitional benefits and services 445.029
Transitional medical benefits 445.030
Transitional education and training 445.031
Transitional transportation 445.032
Transitional child care 445.033
Evaluation 445.034
Authorized expenditures 445.035
Data collection and reporting 445.038
Digital media 445.045
Development of an Internet-based system for information technology industry promotion and workforce recruitment 445.046
Establishment of a network access point 445.047
Passport to Economic Progress Act 445.048
Passport to Economic Progress program 445.051
Individual development accounts 445.055
Employment advocacy and assistance program targeting military spouses and dependents 445.056
Citizen Soldier Matching Grant Program 445.0071
Florida Youth Summer Jobs Pilot Program 445.0281
Transitional case management 445.0325
Welfare Transition Trust Fund

Current through Fall 2025

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