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Information about the Plan for Achieving Self Support (PASS), a Social Security work incentive that allows people who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) to save money above the $2000 asset limit. Money and items set aside in the PASS do not count as an asset or resource while a person is working on a plan.
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Low-wage workers, in particular those earning close to the minimum wage, can receive thousands of dollars of additional income from the many work supports available. The federal Assets for Independence (AFI) program, along with these work supports, can help low-wage working families and workers receive financial literacy training and open matched savings accounts. Find an AFI Project near you.
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A report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture finds that food insecurity, or not having enough food, was more common in households where a disability prevented a working-age adult from working. Disabilities that didn't necessarily prevent employment also led to more instances of food insecurity. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program is a USDA program that food assistance to individuals and families with low incomes.
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Provides detailed information and resources about military and Veteran benefits, including pay, GI Bill, Veterans Affairs home loans, health care, retirement benefits and more for active duty, Veterans and retirees.
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This article from the Veterans Benefits Administration helps Veterans understand the many programs and services offered by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). You’ll find information on health care, education and employment programs, insurance and home loans.
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This guidebook is for organizations that want to design and implement an asset-building project supported by the Federal Assets for Independence Program (AFI). The program explores new ways of helping individuals with low incomes become economically self-sufficient for the long-term.
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A new report by the U.S. Census Bureau shows that among the 46.0 million adults who received income-based government assistance in 2011, 30.4 percent of them had a disability. "Disability Characteristics of Income-Based Government Assistance Recipients in the United States: 2011" provides information on the types of disabilities among people 18 and older who received income-based government aid. Types of disability include vision, hearing, cognitive, ambulatory, self-care or independent living difficulties.
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