The proposed rule amends the ACCESS Florida Web Application, CF-ES 2353, and incorporates it by reference. The web application has undergone a plain language initiative for ease of understanding. It also puts forth “pick a benefit” functionality ...

DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
Economic Self-Sufficiency Program

RULE NO.: RULE TITLE:
65A-1.205: Eligibility Determination Process
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The proposed rule amends the ACCESS Florida Web Application, CF-ES 2353, and incorporates it by reference. The web application has undergone a plain language initiative for ease of understanding. It also puts forth “pick a benefit” functionality that brings up only the screens related to the programs selected.
SUMMARY: The proposed rule amendment amends the ACCESS Florida Web Application, CF-ES 2353.
SUMMARY OF STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS AND LEGISLATIVE RATIFICATION:
The Agency has determined that this will not have an adverse impact on small business or likely increase directly or indirectly regulatory costs in excess of $200,000 in the aggregate within one year after the implementation of the rule. A SERC has not been prepared by the agency.
The Agency has determined that the proposed rule is not expected to require legislative ratification based on the statement of estimated regulatory costs or if no SERC is required, the information expressly relied upon and described herein: The Department considered the factors in Section 120.541, F.S.
Any person who wishes to provide information regarding a statement of estimated regulatory costs, or provide a proposal for a lower cost regulatory alternative must do so in writing within 21 days of this notice.
RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 409.919, 414.095, 414.45 FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 409.903, 409.904, 409.919, 414.045, 414.095, 414.31, 414.41 FS.
IF REQUESTED WITHIN 21 DAYS OF THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE, A HEARING WILL BE HELD AT THE DATE,TIME AND PLACE SHOWN BELOW(IF NOT REQUESTED, THIS HEARING WILL NOT BE HELD):
DATE AND TIME: November 1, 2011, 1:30 p.m.
PLACE: 1317 Winewood Boulevard, Building 3, Room 455, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0700
Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this workshop/meeting is asked to advise the agency at least 7 days before the workshop/meeting by contacting: Cindy Keil. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1(800)955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800)955-8770 (Voice).
THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Cindy Keil, ACCESS Florida Program Policy, 1317 Winewood Boulevard, Building 3, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0700, [phone], [e-mail]

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

65A-1.205 Eligibility Determination Process.

(1) The individual completes a Department application for assistance to the best of the individual’s ability using either the ACCESS Florida Application, CF-ES 2337, 05/2010, incorporated by reference, or an ACCESS Florida Web Application (only accepted electronically), CF-ES 2353, 09/2011 03/2008, incorporated by reference in Rule 65A-1.400, F.A.C., and submits it. An application must include at least the individual’s name, address and signature to initiate the application process. An eligibility specialist determines the eligibility of each household member for public assistance. An applicant can withdraw the application at any time without affecting their right to reapply at any time.

(a) through (8) No change.

Rulemaking Authority 409.919, 414.095, 414.45 FS. Law Implemented 409.903, 409.904, 409.919, 414.045, 414.095, 414.31, 414.41 FS. History–New 4-9-92, Amended 11-22-93, 8-3-94, Formerly 10C-1.205, Amended 11-30-98, 9-27-00, 7-29-01, 9-12-04, 9-11-08, 7-1-10,_______.

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Nathan Lewis
NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: David E. Wilkins
DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: June 23, 2011
DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAW: April 22, 2011