Government Assistance Programs in The United States
Homeless individuals within the United States are assisted through various Federal programs. Examples include the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSD) and the Social Security Supplemental Income (SSI) programs. Such applicants may qualify through their medical records. The Social Security Disability Insurance Service extends benefits to families if they have obtained the insurance. The Social Security Supplemental Income Service offers financial assistance towards individuals in need and does not concern whether the applicant has a disability or not.
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