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Eligibility:
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Ages 18 to 64 and have a permanent disability, individuals age 65 and older, and individuals who are blind; Under most circumstances, a single individual living in the community (not in a boarding home) who does not have income from work must have income below $906 per month to be eligible; A married couple that does not have income from work must, under most circumstances, must have income below $1,415 per month to be eligible; Individuals living in a boarding home or RCH, the income limit is higher as monthly boarding home or RCH costs when determining eligibility; DSS will determine the amount of total countable income after allowable deductions; Assets may not exceed $1,600 if unmarried or $2,400 if married; If own a motor vehicle, the vehicle’s value may be excluded as a counted asset if the vehicle is used for employment or medical transportation; Value of some life insurance policies and monies placed in a trust for burial costs may also be excluded
Income and assets are at or below the program’s eligibility limits and meet other
requirements based on age, disability, or blindness, then DSS will take a closer look at financial situation to determine if eligible; Review of cost of living expenses such as rent; Financial budget will be calculated for costs of individuals certain expenses, up to allowable limits and income is compared to allowable expenses and if deficit, individual may be eligible to receive a State Supplemental cash award to help you pay your living expenses
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