Special Assistance Manual Policy Page
Agency/Division | Aging and Adult Services (DAAS) |
Policy Program | Special Assistance |
Policy Effective Date | 2021-07-01T10:10:00-04:00 |
Policy Content
Special Assistance Manual
State/County Special Assistance (SA) is a Supplemental Security Income (SSI) state supplement that pays cash benefits to eligible beneficiaries who reside in licensed facilities authorized to receive SA payments. The SA payment is funded by 50% county dollars and 50% state dollars. SA beneficiaries are automatically eligible for Medicaid.