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FINDING AFFORDABLE HOUSING
SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SNAP) Formerly known as Food Stamps Program s The NJ Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as the Food Stamps Program , issues monthly benefits that can be redeemed at local food stores to purchase groceries. A person can apply through the county’s Board of Social Services or by completing an application online at www.nj.gov/ humanservices/dfd/programs/njsnap/apply. Eligibility is determined based upon several factors such as income, household size, resources, etc. There is an online tool to assist in determining eligibility. For more information about SNAP and other local benefits, contact your County Welfare Agency or Board of Social Services who determine eligibility for Food Stamps. See www.nj.gov/humanservices/ dfd/programs/njsnap/cwa for the phone numbers of the county offices.
FUNDING FOR LIVING EXPENSES Social Security Administration s s 449 s www.socialsecurity.gov s www.state.nj.us/humanservices/ddd/services/ medicaideligibility.html The Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) programs pay benefits to adults with disabilities (after their 18th birthday) who have limited income and resources. In New Jersey, a person with SSI automatically receives NJ Medicaid benefits. Maintaining Medicaid eligibility is essential for individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities to secure waiver-funded services.
PRESCRIPTION ASSISTANCE Pharmaceutical Assistance for the Aged and
Disabled (PAAD) s
s www.state.nj.us/humanservices/doas/services/paad PAAD is a program that assists eligible New Jersey residents to pay for their prescription medicines with a co-pay of $5.00 for each covered prescription. Enrollment in this program provides access to additional benefits. (Note: Medicaid provides for prescription drug coverage, consequently individuals on Medicaid cannot also receive PAAD assistance.) Senior Gold Prescription Discount Program (Senior Gold) s s www.state.nj.us/humanservices/doas/home/ seniorgolddetail.html Senior Gold is a New Jersey funded prescription program for people over age 65 or receiving Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) who meet income eligibility requirements. Medicaid provides for prescription drug coverage. Consequently, individuals on Medicaid cannot also receive PAAD assistance.
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