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for eligibility staff to explain DCF’s responsibility when a provider determination is received and details the process. Training for the provider determination process for eligibility specialists and LWDBs, and policy updates to outline the process were released on July 14, 2023. On July 19, 2023, the provider determination notice language was automated to include all of the bulleted items above when staff enter the associated participation status in the FLORIDA eligibility system. LWDBs are also encouraged to notify the mandatory work registrant at the time of making the determination. If DCF receives notice of a provider determination from the LWDB, DCF re-assesses the individual’s mental and physical fitness. If the individual is not determined mentally or physically fit, then the individual must be exempted from mandatory E&T. DCF also re-assesses the individual for other exemptions from the general work requirements, mandatory E&T, or the ABAWD work requirement, as applicable. What is the timeframe for contacting clients after receiving a provider determination? 1-3 Days 4-7 Days 8-10 Days 1/28/26, 11:18 AM State Plan FL FY26 - Original Submission https://dam-fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/microsite/snapet-flfy26stateplan//index.html 46/99