I agree that cash assistance is one of the common sense approaches to poverty to help someone back on their feet. It is also important to be strategic in how to give aid in a way that does not compromise a person’s existing assistance.
People receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI) are penalized when they receive cash gifts or even part-time wages. It is a horrible catch 22 to be disabled but not be permitted enough income to survive.
Ideally, having affordable, which might mean free, housing makes an incredible difference. Unfortunately, there is not enough affordable housing for all who qualify for it.
Raising minimum benefits and allowing people to receive cash assistance from family members without penalty would help people avoid homelessness.
I agree that cash assistance is one of the common sense approaches to poverty to help someone back on their feet. It is also important to be strategic in how to give aid in a way that does not compromise a person’s existing assistance.
People receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI) are penalized when they receive cash gifts or even part-time wages. It is a horrible catch 22 to be disabled but not be permitted enough income to survive.
Ideally, having affordable, which might mean free, housing makes an incredible difference. Unfortunately, there is not enough affordable housing for all who qualify for it.
Raising minimum benefits and allowing people to receive cash assistance from family members without penalty would help people avoid homelessness.
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