DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
Economic Self-Sufficiency Program
RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:
65A-4.209Income
NOTICE OF CHANGE
Notice is hereby given that the following changes have been made to the proposed rule in accordance with subparagraph 120.54(3)(d)1., F.S., published in Vol. 49 No. 239, December 12, 2023 issue of the Florida Administrative Register.
65A-4.209 Income.
(1) through (2) No change.
(3) The Department considers the income and resources of the following individuals:
(a) through (b) No change.
(c) The sponsor(s), and sponsor’s spouse, of a noncitizen.
1. No change.
2. A noncitizen who reports support from an individual sponsor is required to have the sponsor and the sponsor’s spouse provide information about their income and assets. If they do not give complete information and will not provide complete information upon request by the Department, the noncitizen and other sponsored members of the assistance group will be found ineligible for TCA because available income and assets cannot be determined. Eligibility for the noncitizen and other sponsored members of the assistance group cannot be established when required verification is not obtained. Verification is not required of a noncitizen who self-declares non-support from the sponsor may be required if questionable.
3. No change.
(d) through (f) No change.
Rulemaking Authority 414.085(2), 414.095(18), 414.45 FS. Law Implemented 414.085, 414.095 FS. History–New 1-11-98, Amended 5-17-07, 9-6-09. Amended ______________.
