TAFDC Welfare Program
for residents of Massachusetts
AN OVERVIEW
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The public welfare program in Massachusetts, known as Transitional
Aid to Families with Dependent Children (TAFDC), is a U.S. government
program that provides cash and medical assistance to needy families with dependent children
to help them provide the basic necessities for their children.
To qualify for the TAFDC welfare program in Massachusetts,
you must have a dependent child or be pregnant, and you must have little income
and few assets. In addition, some families have to meet special work and school
requirements. You must live in Massachusetts and be a U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen.
The TAFDC Eligibility Check is an easy way for Massachusetts residents to find
out if they are likely to qualify for welfare benefits, by answering questions
online about
their family, living situation, income, and expenses. You
will see
the results of the eligibility check right away, on your computer
screen.
The cash benefit amount Massachusetts families get
from the welfare program depends on their income, household size, housing
situation, and whether they must work or are exempt from the work requirement.
There is often a time limit on cash benefits. Eligible families also get health insurance through MassHealth.
To apply for TAFDC welfare in Massachusetts,
you should call or visit your local Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA) office. Call the DTA 1-800-249-2007 for your local office information. You will need proof of
identity, income, assets, and expenses when you apply.
You will receive half of your monthly welfare
grant twice a month, either deposited directly into your bank account
or paid through an electronic benefits transfer (EBT) card. With your EBT card,
you can withdraw cash at bank ATMs and supermarkets.
Links to other web sites with information about the TAFDC welfare program.
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