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Florida families: the safety net is shifting đ ⢠Medicaid renewals backâcheck your mail ⢠Homelessness risingâconnect to services early ⢠LIHEAP fully fundedâapply before $$ runs out Ready to lock in care, housing & lower bills? Dive in now âĄď¸
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SNAP families: new year, new rules! đ Max benefits are up (family of 4 now $975), stolen-benefit refunds stop 12/21/24, and SUN Bucks will cover kids this summer. Get the full scoop, guard your EBT, and stretch those food dollarsâread the guide! đ
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Higher food benefits, new rules, & stronger card securityâSNAP is changing fast. Max aid rises to $994 (48 states) on Oct 1 â25, with state cost-sharing ahead. Learn how to keep every dollar safe & stay enrolled. đđł Tap for the full breakdown!
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Fall policy drop đ: Fresh Medicaid oversight, full LIHEAP $$, steady vouchers & new supportive housing mean chances to lock in care, cooling & rent help in Tampa Bay. Ready to claim your spot before lists fill? âĄď¸
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Florida SNAP families: new work rules, fewer nutrition classes & tighter Summer EBT timelines hit NOW â ď¸. Track 80 hrs, recertify early, update school recordsâprep today to keep benefits flowing. Ready for the shift? đ Read the guide â
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Florida SNAP alert đ¨: Bigger benefits hit cards Oct 1, 2025, but H.R. 1 adds stricter work rules & ends SNAP-Ed soon after. Know the new limits, exemptions, and action steps to keep food on the table. Full breakdown here âĄď¸
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Florida seniors & caregivers: donât let a missed form cut your Medicaid! HUD funds, heat-busting LIHEAP aid, and new housing-health links are on deck. đŹđĄď¸ Get the tips to keep coverage + cashâneed the roadmap? Tap in.
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More food dollars, safer cards! đ SNAP max benefits jump Oct 1, 2025â$994 for a FL family of 4âand chip EBT tech is rolling out to fight skimming. See what the changes mean for your pantry & pocket. Ready to maximize? đ
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Lost Medicaid? đŹ Florida coverage is holding steadyâkidsâ CHIP rising, plus housing & LIHEAP aid can keep you cool and covered. Tap our checklist to stay insured, housed & powered on. Ready to secure your benefits today? đ
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SNAP shake-up ahead đ¨: A new law rewrites work & non-citizen rules, and the Oct 1 COLA could change your food budget. Find out whoâs hit first and how to guard your benefitsâread the action guide âŹď¸
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Florida seniors & tight-budget families: You could tap Medicaid + 6-month rent help, produce prescriptions & LIHEAP creditsâall in one plan. đ 𼌠Learn the 3-pillar strategy to stretch every dollar. Ready to see if you qualify?
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Struggling with rent, health care, or power bills? đ´ Youâre not aloneâ& help is waiting. Our Florida guide walks you through Medicaid enrollment, housing services, and utility relief. Dive in & claim the support you deserve! đĄ
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