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Children's Health
A Legal Handbook for LGBT Floridians and Their Families
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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.
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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 How do children on SSI qualify for
Medicaid?
Your Legal Rights To Disenroll From Your Medicaid Health Plan 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.
Domestic Violence Option for TANF Recipients 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 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
How to Represent Yourself at DCF 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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