Interactive charts and visualizations to help you understand Florida's government assistance programs.
The following chart shows the distribution of recipients across Florida's major benefit programs. Medicaid has the largest number of recipients, followed by SNAP (Food Assistance).
Data source: Florida Department of Children and Families, 2023
This chart shows how SNAP participation in Florida has changed over time. Note the increase during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020-2021.
Data source: USDA Food and Nutrition Service, 2023
Florida Medicaid enrollment has fluctuated over the years, with significant growth during the COVID-19 pandemic and public health emergency.
Data source: Florida Agency for Health Care Administration, 2023
The Federal Poverty Level (FPL) is used to determine eligibility for many benefit programs. This chart shows the annual income thresholds at 100%, 130%, and 200% of FPL by household size.
Data source: U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, 2023
SNAP eligibility is primarily based on income limits. This chart shows the gross (130% FPL) and net (100% FPL) monthly income limits by household size.
Data source: Florida Department of Children and Families, 2023
The maximum monthly Temporary Cash Assistance (TCA) payment varies by family size. This chart shows the maximum payment amounts.
Data source: Florida Department of Children and Families, 2023
This chart shows the monthly EBT transaction volume in Florida. Usage tends to increase during summer months and the holiday season.
Data source: Florida Department of Children and Families, 2023
Optional State Supplementation (OSS) provides financial assistance for care in alternative living arrangements. This chart shows the standard payment amounts by facility type.
Data source: Florida Department of Children and Families, 2023
This radar chart compares the average monthly benefit value across different Florida assistance programs for an individual recipient.
Data source: Various Florida state agencies, 2023
Different benefit programs have different maximum processing times. This chart shows how long it may take to receive a decision after applying.
Data source: Florida Department of Children and Families, 2023
The visualizations on this page are based on data from official government sources, including the Florida Department of Children and Families, the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration, the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, and the USDA Food and Nutrition Service.
These charts are intended to provide a general overview of Florida's benefit programs and should not be used as the sole basis for determining eligibility. Actual eligibility and benefit amounts are determined by the appropriate state agencies based on individual circumstances.
For the most current information about benefit programs, eligibility requirements, and application processes, please visit the official Florida Department of Children and Families website or contact the ACCESS Customer Call Center at 1-866-762-2237.
Start your application today to see if you qualify for Florida government assistance programs.