Accession Number:

ADA171066

Title:

Needs-Based Programs: Eligibility and Benefit Factors.

Descriptive Note:

Corporate Author:

GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE WASHINGTON DC HUMAN RESOURCES DIV

Personal Author(s):

Report Date:

1986-07-01

Pagination or Media Count:

54.0

Abstract:

We identified 95 needs-based federal programs that collectively comprised the public welfare system in fiscal year 1983. We researched the eligibility and benefit factors for 54 of the larger programs. Needs-based programs provide cash and in-kind benefits to low-income, needy, andor distressed individuals who do not financially contribute to the programs. If the individual can show sufficient need, he or she may be eligible for a number of different programs and benefits.

Descriptors:

• *BENEFITS
• *SOCIAL WELFARE
• EDUCATION
• TABLES(DATA)
• MEDICAL SERVICES
• FOOD
• HOUSING(DWELLINGS)
• FEDERAL LAW

Subject Categories:

• Sociology and Law

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE