Benefits Available from the Welfare Office for Low Income Persons
| Program | Who is eligible? | What is provided? | Time limits? | Work requirements? |
|
*TANF |
Families with dependent children (natural parents or other relatives), & pregnant women | Cash
- 1 person 205/mo 2 people 316/mo 3 people 403/mo |
Yes, 60 months (5 yrs.) in an adult's lifetime. | (Some exceptions) Usually yes, as set forth in a written agreement. After 24 months, usually must work at least 20 hours per week. |
| *GA General Assistance |
Persons with no dependent children, disabled persons, domestic violence victims, & persons in drug or alcohol treatment | Cash
- 1 person 205/mo 2 people 316/mo 3 people 403/mo |
Generally no, but there is a 9 month lifetime limit for domestic violence victims & persons in drug or alcohol treatment | Same as for TANF, but most categories of GA recipients are exempt. |
| *Food Stamps | TANF & GA house- holds and almost all other low income citizens (income limit is higher than for other programs) | Credits to buy food & plants or seeds to grow food. Amount depends on size & income of household. Max. for family of 3 is $341. | Generally
no, some able bodied childless adults are limited to 3 months in a 3 year period if not working |
Yes, but they are mandatory only for certain able bodied adults ages 16-60 who are not living with dependents. |
| MA
Medical Assistance |
TANF & GA households, other low income persons may be eligible - there are several categories | Access (fee for service) or enrollment
in a managed care program which provides medical services from participating providers |
No | No |
| LIHEAP Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program |
Homeowners
& renters, but some persons living in subsidized housing may not be eligible |
Grants
to help pay heating bills with amount based on income & type of fuel, and grants to repair/replace heating unit. |
No,
but applications are only taken during a specified time period |
No work requirement. Also no resource limit. |
*These programs also provide Special Allowances if you participate in training and employment programs. Revised 5/01.
Main Office: 928 Penn Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3799
Telephone: (412) 255-6700
Toll-Free: 1-866-761-6572
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