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Cash Assistance Eligibility

• Lifetime Limits for Cash Assistance PDF icon
If you are no longer receiving cash benefits due to the five-year limit, you may reapply for benefits. More information is available by contacting your local DHS office.

• Family Independence Program (FIP) Overview
Family Independence Program (FIP) provides cash assistance to families with children and pregnant women.

• FIP Eligibility Requirements
FIP requires an evaluation of your income and assets.

• Follow Work Rules and Penalties (FIP or RAP and FAP)
Your work rules will depend on whether you receive FIP or RAP cash assistance; FAP benefits with no cash assistance or time limited FAP benefits.


Eligibility
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Payment
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Disability Assistance
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Supplemental Security Income
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Energy Assistance Programs
Click here for: The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Progam (LIHEAP) is federal money given to each state to assist low-income families with energy costs.
Refugee Assistance
Click here for: Refugee Assistance
Other Sources of Income
Click here for: Other Sources of Income
Forms/ Publications/ Reports
Click here for: Cash Assistance Forms and Publications

Cash Assistance Quick Links
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(Declaración de No discriminación)

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