SUMMARY OF PROGRAMS
|
TANF |
EXTENDED
TANF |
GENERAL
ASSISTANCE
(GA) |
Food Stamps |
SSI |
SSDI |
Who is
eligible? |
Low-income
families with
children
(including
people caring for
their relatives’
children) and
pregnant women.
Adults must
comply with
work
requirements |
Low-Income
families who
have used all of
their 60 months
of regular
TANF. Adults
must comply
with work
requirements
that are stricter
than regular
TANF. |
Low-income
people who are
disabled or who
are in one of
certain other
categories |
Almost all low-
income citizens.
Many immigrants
are now eligible. |
Low-income
people with
disabilities, blind,
or age 65+.
Immigrants may
not be eligible
during their first
5 years in the
United States. |
People with
long-term
disabilities,
blind, or 65+
and with
significant
work histories. |
What does
it provide? |
Cash
One person:
$205/month
Two people:
$316/month
Three people:
$403/month |
|
Cash
One person:
$205/month
Two people:
$316/month
Three people:
$403/month |
Through the
ACCESS card,
credits to use at
grocery stores.
Amount depends
on income,
household size,
family
composition and
housing and
utilities costs. |
Cash
One person:
$539.40/month
Married couple:
$812.70/month |
Cash
Up to
$1,433/month,
depending on
work history. |
Medical
coverage |
Yes: Medical
Assistance |
Yes: Medical
Assistance |
Yes: Medical
Assistance |
No (you need to
apply for Medical
Asst.) |
Yes: Medical
Assistance |
Yes, but only
after 2 years:
Medicare |
Are there
time limits? |
Yes: Entire
family loses
TANF once any
adult in the
family has
received TANF
for 60 months
after 3/3/97 |
No. |
Generally no.
Domestic
violence and
drug/alcohol
treatment
eligibility are
each only for 9
months in a
lifetime |
In most parts of
PA, childless
adults ages 18-47
may be limited to
3 months in a 3-
year period if
they are not
working |
No. |
No. |
Where to
apply |
Local welfare
office. To find
the nearest office
call
(800) 692-7462. |
Your welfare
caseworker will
call you in if you
need to reapply
for extended
TANF. |
Local welfare
office. To find
the nearest office
call
(800) 692-7462. |
Local Social
Security
Administration
office, or call
(800) 772-1213 |
Local Social
Security
Administration
office, or call
(800) 772-1213 |
Local Social
Security
Administration
office, or call
(800) 772-1213 |
