Benefits Programs and Public Assistance Knowledge Flashcards

What does SNAP stand for?

Answer: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program

SNAP stands for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, the federal program that provides food purchasing assistance to low-income individuals and families.

Which federal agency administers the Medicaid program at the federal level?

Answer: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) within HHS oversees Medicaid at the federal level, while states manage their own programs.

What is the primary purpose of TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families)?

Answer: To provide temporary financial assistance and promote work

TANF provides temporary financial assistance while requiring recipients to participate in work or work-related activities, with a federal lifetime limit of 60 months.

SSI (Supplemental Security Income) is administered by which agency?

Answer: Social Security Administration

SSI is a needs-based program administered by the Social Security Administration that provides monthly payments to aged, blind, or disabled individuals with limited income and resources.

Which program provides health coverage specifically for low-income children who do not qualify for Medicaid?

Answer: CHIP (Children's Health Insurance Program)

CHIP (Children's Health Insurance Program) covers children in families with incomes too high to qualify for Medicaid but who cannot afford private insurance.

The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps eligible households with:

Answer: Home heating and cooling costs

LIHEAP provides assistance to low-income households in meeting their immediate home energy needs, including heating in winter and cooling in summer.

Under federal law, what is the maximum lifetime limit for TANF cash benefits?

Answer: 60 months

Federal law limits TANF benefits to a lifetime maximum of 60 months (5 years), though states may set shorter limits.