Public Benefits- Basic Overview PowerPoint

See also: our CRC Patient Community Resources Handouts page

 

• Federal Poverty Guidelines

• SNAP (formerly "Food Stamps")

• SSI/SSDI

  • Ticket to Work

• Survivors Benefits (Social Security)

• TAFDC/EAEDC

• Other Financial Assistance

  • Funds for Specific Populations
  • Funds for Medical Expenses
  • Financial Assistance for Long-Term Care
  • Financial Education/Coaching
  • Education Assistance
  • Free Tax Assistance
    • including The Earned Income Tax Credit (note: the EITC lifts more low-income families out of poverty than any other benefit program. )
  • Clothing- free or low cost (also see IRis)
  • Household Goods
  • Foreclosure Prevention

• See also:  Fuel Assistance/Utilities Assistance

• Public Benefits Advocacy & Legal Info:  

  • masslegalservices.org (For Advocates)
  • masslegalhelp.org (For Clients)

Additional Resource:

• BenefitsCheckUp- benefits screening for elders

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