Benefits programs can help ease financial concerns for people with disabilities. Some of them are listed below.
State funded program which provides cash assistance to those in need to stabilize their lives. Recipients receive EAEDC by meeting the following eligibility criteria.
Meet certain requirements including one or more of the following:
To apply, contact the Department of Transitional Assistance toll free at (877) 382-2363 or your local Transitional Assistance Office.
Also known as Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). If you have low income and low assets, regardless of your disability status, you can receive a food stamps “credit card” that you use at the grocery store to pay for a certain dollar amount of food every month.
Call the FoodSource Hotline at 1-800-645-8333 to speak with a counselor who can help you.
Project Bread’s counselors can tell you if you are eligible or not, and help you apply.
Connects people in need of a variety of food resources such as food pantries, soup kitchens and Meals on Wheels. Call 800-645-8333 (v) or 800-377-1292 (TTY), Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM and Saturday 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM to locate food sources in your area. Food assistance in 180 languages.
Programs funded by the Social Security Administration to provide income to people who are unable to work due to a disability. Both programs have the same definition of disability: you must be totally unable to work for a year or more, or your condition must be expected to result in death. (Note: Children with a disability are also eligible for SSI, but instead of inability to work they are awarded benefits on their inability to do all the same social, educational, and developmental activities of other kids their age.) Keep in mind, most people who apply for SSI/SSDI are turned down the first time. If you get denied initially, it is important to resubmit your application.
To apply for either program, call Social Security at 800-772-1213 or TTY: 800-325-0778.
SSA Disability Starter Kit – The Disability Starter Kit will help you get ready for your disability interview or online application. Kits are available on the SSA website for adults and for children under age 18.
Fact Sheet last updated on: 9/30/2024
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