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Public Assistance Payments

October 19, 2020

How Does SSI Affect WIC And Section 8 Payments?

June 29, 2020

Would I Be Able To Get Food Stamps?

June 1, 2020

How Can I Apply For Low Income Housing?

November 21, 2019

Would My And My Spouse's Income Make Our Adult Child Ineligible For Food Stamps?

November 6, 2019

Can The Welfare Office Use My Children's Survivor Benefits Against Me When I Apply For Food Stamps?

October 12, 2018

Is It True That I Won't Get Penalized If I Work?

September 24, 2018

Does The Department Of Social Services Help Those Who Are Disabled With Any Types Of Assistance?

July 10, 2018

Would It Affect My Social Security If I Apply For SNAP Benefits?

March 10, 2018

Can I Apply For SNAP?

January 10, 2018

Does My SS Disability And Pension Count When Applying For Assitance?

December 1, 2017

What Should I Do About My Son's Welfare Being Stopped?

September 9, 2017

Will SSI Payments Affect My Food Stamp Benefit?

August 29, 2017

Shouldn't I Get More SNAP Benefits?

August 23, 2017

Do You Know Of Any Other Resources That I Can Get?

August 6, 2017

Why Would Someone On SSDI Get Less In SNAP Assistance Than Someone Who's Working?

July 15, 2017

Do You Have Any Advice For Me?

Is There Anything I Can Do To Get Help?

July 1, 2017

What Income Counts When Determing SNAP Eligibility?

June 5, 2017

Can I Get Social Security And Food Stamps?

March 12, 2017

Why Is My Income Showing Up As Higher Than My Actual Payment Amount?

February 6, 2017

Can A Person Receive SNAP Benefits Before Qualifying For SSI?

February 3, 2017

Can I Apply For Welfare Or Any Other Benefits?

January 27, 2017

Is My Friend Eligible For Food Stamps?

January 13, 2017

How Can I Get More Food Stamps?

January 8, 2017

How Do I Find Out If I Can Get Food Stamps Or Other Benefits?

About the Author

Laurence J. Kotlikoff 

Laurence J. Kotlikoff is a William Fairfield Warren Professor and Professor of Economics at Boston University, a Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, a Fellow of the Econometric Society, and a Research Associate of the National Bureau of Economic Research.
Professor Kotlikoff received his B.A. in Economics from the University of Pennsylvania in 1973 and his Ph.D. in Economics from Harvard University in 1977. Kotlikoff is the Director of the Fiscal Analysis Center.
A New York Times Bestselling author, he has written nineteen books and hundreds of professional articles and op-eds. He is a frequent television and radio guest. His columns have appeared in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, London Financial Times, the Boston Globe, Bloomberg, Forbes, Yahoo.com, Fortune, and other major publications. In 2014, The Economist named him one of the world's 25 most influential economists