Eligible families are offered temporary cash assistance, Medicaid benefits, and assistance in locating and maintaining employment. Households with one or both parents in the home must be income and reserve eligible. If a child is residing with a relative they must be deprived of parental support and care because of the absence of the parents from the home and be income and reserve eligible. Parents are required to accept responsibility for their families and work toward economic independence. The Food Stamp Program is designed to help prevent hunger and malnutrition by increasing the food purchasing power of low-income families.
Eligibility is based upon certain income and reserve requirements.
This program is for individuals 65 years of age or older or, if under 65, be disabled based on the Social Security Administration s definition of disability. Blind persons of any age who meet the required definition of blindness may also receive Medicaid. Under this program, Medicare recipients who meet the income limit for Medicaid but are over reserve can receive a MQB card which will pay the deductibles and co-payments for Medicare covered services. The program does not provide 24-hour support but works in conjunction with existing caretaker support. Unlike other Medicaid programs, CAP considers the income of only the person who is receiving services.