If someone you loved needed support, would you recommend that they apply for government assistance?
Hot Topic #83:
There have been a lot of stories on the news about federal funding and government assistance. But what does that mean?
Federal funding goes to all kind of government assistance programs like SNAP (food stamps), Medicare (health insurance for people 65 or older), Medicaid and CHIP (health insurance for children, people who meet income requirements), social security, college tuition loans, support for folks with disabilities, rent assistance, homeless services, and much more.
Federal funding goes to all kind of government assistance programs like SNAP (food stamps), Medicare (health insurance for people 65 or older), Medicaid and CHIP (health insurance for children, people who meet income requirements), social security, college tuition loans, support for folks with disabilities, rent assistance, homeless services, and much more.
Do you currently receive any kind of government assistance like these?
Good for you for taking advantage of the resources your tax dollars pay for!
What advice would you have for someone who is nervous to apply for government assistance?