Supplementary Security Income
Needs program for aged, blind and disabled
Income Eligibility Assets
1 person $ 771.00 $2,000.
2 people $1,1154.00 $3,000.

Fuel Assistance Guidelines
1 person $20,420. per year
2 people $27,380. Per year

Food Stamps
1- 800-645-8333 or www.gettingfoodstamps.org
(Use our computer lab to use their web site if you need a computer!)

Mass. Health—Medical Assistance
Income Eligibility Assets
1 person $871.00 per month $2,000
2 people $1,161.00 per month $3,000
Apply at: Dept. Medical Assistance, 333 Bridge St. Springfield, MA Tel. 785-4100 OR Long Term Care/ Nursing Home Placement Tel. 785-4100.

Commodity Guidelines:
1 person $1,511/mo $18,130/yr
2 people $2,035/mo $24,420/yr
3 people $2,560/mo $30,710/yr
Add $6,290 to /yr for each additional family member

Qualified Medicare Beneficiary
Pays Medicare B premium, deductible, & co-payments
Income Eligibility Assets
1 person $ 871 $4,000
2 people $1,161 $6,000

Specified Low-Income Medicare
Pays Medicare B premium
Income Eligibility Assets
1 person $1,041 per month $4,000
2 people $1,389 per month $6,000

Property Tax Abatement/Deferrals
Town meeting of May 4, 1987 passed Clause 41C
property tax abatement/deferrals. Guidelines:
Income Assets (exclude home)
$23,817 (single) $35,725
$47,633 (couple) $65,485

To apply, call Assessor’s Office 525-5400, press 6

Contact: Janice Michaelis (525-5424) regarding above programs. Figures subject to change. (Correct 08/10/07). Check again in the Fall.