Fact Sheet No. 7a

~ Document No. 7a ~
Public Assistance Grant After 2-Year Time Limit Goes Into Effect

Basic Example

SINGLE ADULTS

At present, the welfare allowance for a single adult is: $176.05 every 2 weeks

Cash Grant: ................................. $56.00*

Rent: .......................................... $107.50

Utility Money: ............................. $ 12.55

Total: ............................. $176.05 every 2 weeks

After the 2-year time limit, the welfare allowance for a single adult will be:

Cash Grant: .................................. $11.00*

Card which will permit
purchases of goods
worth a total of: ............................ $45.00

Rent
(sent directly to landlord) ............. $107.50

Utility payments
(sent directly to
ConEd and/or BUG): .................... $12.55

Total: ............................... $176.05 every 2 weeks

*Note:

The above figures have not been adjusted for the money you may be forced to pay when you try to retrieve your benefits from your EBT card. Please see fact sheet No. 24 for a list of bank machines where you will not be charged for withdrawing your money.

WE CAN Help!

If you live in North Brooklyn and need additional assistance, please call the WE CAN Hotline at Brooklyn Legal Services Corporation A: (718) 487-2300 or (800) 696-6778.

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