According to Marca, The Temporary Cash Assistance (TCA) program is a vital resource for families with children under 18 (or under 19 if they are full-time high school students), providing essential financial support to help them maintain stability and work toward self-sufficiency.
This program also extends to individuals who meet specific technical, income, and asset criteria. Even pregnant women may qualify for TCA during their third trimester if they are unable to work or during their ninth month of pregnancy.
Who is Eligible for TCA?
Eligibility for TCA comes with a few key rules, including a lifetime cap: adults can receive cash assistance for up to 48 months total. However, “child-only” cases—where only the child receives benefits—are exempt from this time limit, acknowledging the unique needs of children in such circumstances.
In addition, some beneficiaries are required to participate in work-related activities unless exempt. Regional Workforce Boards provide necessary resources to help them find or retain employment.
Income and Asset Limits
A family’s gross income must fall below 185 percent of the Federal Poverty Level. The countable income must not exceed the designated payment standard for their family size. Additionally, applicants need to meet certain citizenship and residency qualifications. They must be U.S. citizens or qualified non-citizens and reside in Florida.
A Social Security Number is also required, or applicants must provide proof that they have applied for one. Moreover, children must live with their parent or a close relative, ensuring that assistance goes to those who genuinely need support within their family environment.
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TCA Payment Schedule for October
Benefits under the TCA program are distributed through the Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) system each month, from the 1st to the 28th. Payments are scheduled based on the family’s Florida case number as follows:
- Case number 00-03: 1st of the month
- Case number 04-06: 2nd of the month
- Case number 07-10: 3rd of the month
- Case number 11-13: 4th of the month
- Case number 14-17: 5th of the month
- Case number 18-20: 6th of the month
- Case number 21-24: 7th of the month
- Case number 25-27: 8th of the month
- Case number 28-31: 9th of the month
- Case number 32-34: 10th of the month
- Case number 35-38: 11th of the month
- Case number 39-41: 12th of the month
- Case number 42-45: 13th of the month
- Case number 46-48: 14th of the month
- Case number 49-53: 15th of the month
- Case number 54-57: 16th of the month
- Case number 58-60: 17th of the month
- Case number 61-64: 18th of the month
- Case number 65-67: 19th of the month
- Case number 68-71: 20th of the month
- Case number 72-74: 21st of the month
- Case number 75-78: 22nd of the month
- Case number 79-81: 23rd of the month
- Case number 82-85: 24th of the month
- Case number 86-88: 25th of the month
- Case number 89-92: 26th of the month
- Case number 93-95: 27th of the month
- Case number 96-99: 28th of the month
The TCA program continues to serve as an essential support system for families in Florida, providing them with the financial resources needed to achieve stability. By understanding the eligibility requirements and payment schedule, beneficiaries can better plan their monthly finances and work towards self-sufficiency.
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