Program Description
The Adult Programs in the Territories provide monthly cash payments
eligible to financially deprived aged, blind and disabled persons in Guam,
Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands. These payments help with food,
shelter, clothing, and other daily living needs. The individual or couple
must also be within applicable income and resource limits.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must live in
Puerto Rico, the US Virgin Islands or Guam, and you must be one of the
following: 1) over the age of 64 years, 2) disabled and over the age of 17
years, or 3) blind.
Application Process
For more information, see the Program Contact Information below.
Program Contact Information
To find out whether you are eligible to receive benefits, please
contact your local public assistance office.
You may also direct questions to the appropriate Federal Regional
Office. Guam-ACF/OFA Regional Office in San Francisco, California
at:
415-437-8400
US Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico-ACF/OFA Regional Office in New
York City, New York at:
212-264-2890
Managing Agency
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
http://www.hhs.gov/
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