When recertifying for food stamps, many people that have changed jobs are required to submit a form to prior employers. But what happens when the employer was a jerk that caused you to seek opportunity elsewhere? Rather than lose your benefits, there’s something else you can do that’s acceptable by Florida Authorities.
I’ve got this particular problem with someone I worked with last year. I’ve gotten to the point having legal counsel over problems with them constantly. Luckily, there’s a way to keep this employer out of my Food Stamp business.
The Food Stamp worker offered me the option of getting a person who doesn’t live in the home to provide a letter stating I’d left the employer, where I work at present, and dates applicable. This can be anyone who agrees to it, whether it’s a neighbor you feel comfortable with, family counselor, or any outreach case manager from any of the available services in town.
If there’s any question you’d have a problem, consider this rather than possibly losing much needed benefits that are due you. While funds are retroactive from the date of application, if the case is closed you won’t get those funds if you have to reapply from the start again.
That can add up to over $1000.00 for some families. Don’t miss out due to people that have done it to you before.
Feel free to eMail. This isn’t legal advice. It’s what I did in this situation. It’s what I’d hope someone I care about would know. Nothing more. For further questions, contact your local food stamp office.
I have had such horrid experiences with the GR office I doubt that I will go for my food stamp recertification; would rather face starvation.
Years ago my wife and I felt the same way when we went together. The workers were either so hypocritical or demeaning, you could see through their baloney when giving excuses…but you had to go through it for the sake of your children.
Luckily, most states have online recertification as well as initial application. It takes out SOME of the problem with physically having to be there.