The Department completed its assumption of the General Assistance program, formerly administered by the State's 169 municipalities, on July 1, 1998. Approximately 4,000 individuals receive SAGA cash assistance. Basic Needs Program. The medical impairment criteria are identical to those used in the SSI and Medicaid programs, adjusted for duration and severity. Medical documentation of inability to work for six months or more.
Real property is subject to a lien or security mortgage.
Applicants be citizens or qualified aliens. Rules are identical to those of the TFA program. Sponsor's income is deemed for entrants following December 1997. The refugee cash program provides cash assistance to needy individuals, families and children designated as refugees under Immigration and Naturalization Service regulations who are ineligible to receive benefits from any other public assistance program. Benefits are received for a maximum of eight months beginning with the month of entry into the United States.