the
federal government administers security programs, also known as social
assistance programs, to help low-income people and protect families from
poverty. These programs offer government assistance, including subsidies from the
Affordable Care Act. For more information on all of the benefit programs
available to low-income families, check out 10 government programs for
families.
Major
government benefit programs
The
federal government provides the funds for social assistance programs, while the
states are responsible for and administer grants for individuals additional funds. Beneficiaries must
demonstrate that their income is below a fixed amount, it is a percentage of
the federal poverty level. Currently, that's $ 24,858 for a family of four (2 adults
and 2 children).
There
are six main benefit programs in the US. USA They are food stamps, Medicaid,
CHIP, housing assistance, supplemental security income, and temporary
assistance for needy families.
