What would cause me to be ineligible or disqualified from the program?

General Assistance is a program that encourages clients to do all they can to prevent needing future assistance. Applicants may be disqualified from receiving general assistance if:

  • They misspend their money on items that are not considered basic necessities (this will count as money that is still available to the household and will affect the amount of eligibility)
  • A client quits a job without just cause, he or she is disqualified from receiving assistance for a 120 day period
  • A client forfeits a benefit, this benefit will not be replaced

Other grounds for ineligibility include failing to perform or complete a workfare assignment; willfully making a false representation about your eligibility; not providing or permitting the administrator to gather the necessary verification and documentation as required; and others.

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1. How can I apply for general assistance?
2. How do I qualify for general assistance?
3. What can general assistance help me with?
4. Can the Town help me to secure housing?
5. What is workfare?
6. What do I need to do to be eligible for future assistance?
7. What would cause me to be ineligible or disqualified from the program?
8. How often can I apply for assistance?
9. What if I disagree with the decision of the administrator?