How does the governement decide who qualifies for welfar assistance?

Question

I know its off of salary-but how do they really figure in some peoples cases they make too much? Shouldnt they factor in living expenses? Thats a major thing! DUH! Or do some people just live on the street and then have there kids taken away from them since they are on the street because "they make to much money" according to the government?

FAMILY OF 3 35,100 A YEAR. WASHINGTON DC

Answer 1

When you apply for assistance, you have to provide proof of your monthly expenses and they do consider a lot of things. They don't consider credit card debt, but they do medical bills, utility bills, rent or mortgage, child support, etc.

Also, the level at which they allow assistance is often 150-200% of the poverty level. If you can't make ends meet at double the poverty level plus assistance from the gov't, then you need to re-prioritize your spending habits anyway!