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Clause 41C |
$500.00 |
Elderly |
Age 70 by July 1, 2008 Own and occupy Real Estate - 5 years |
Income |
Single Person - $13,000 Married Persons - $15,000 |
*Note:
Includes income from all sources: wages, social security, pensions, interest, dividends, annuities, rent, etc.
Assets |
Single Person - $28,000 Married Persons - $30,000 |
*Note:
Assets include bank accounts, checking accounts, stocks, bonds, IRA’s, 401K’s, annuities, saving-certificates, motor vehicles, boats, real estate, etc. (Value of domicile including up to 3 units dwelling is exempt.)
Proof must be shown for income received in 2007, W-2, 1099-INT., 1099-DIV.,
Bankbooks, showing status as of July 1, 2008, etc.
Clause 17D |
$175.00 |
Surviving spouse and persons over 70 who are not eligible for Clause 41C |
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(July 1, 2008 is the qualifying date)
Income: |
Not Considered |
Assets: |
May not exceed $40,000 |
*Note: |
See assets for Clause 41C. |
Difference: |
Balance as of July 1, 2008 must be provided. |
VETERANS:
Clause 22 |
10% Service Connected Disability or Purple Heart |
$ 400.00 |
Clause 22A |
Loss of Use - Service Connected |
$ 750.00 |
Clause 22C |
Disabled with Adapted Housing |
$1,500.00 |
Clause 22E |
100% Service Connected Disability |
$1,000.00 |
BLIND:
Clause 37A |
Registered with Division of the Blind |
$500.00 |
FISCAL YEAR 2009 QUALIFICATIONS
Clause 41C - 70 Years Old by July 1, 2008
Information needed:
First time applicants - Birth Certificate
2007 Social Security Earnings
Pensions received
All bank books, checking accounts, savings, certificates, stocks and bonds, etc. with January 1, 2008 balance. ALL ASSETS ARE NEEDED.
Interest and Dividends earned in 2007
Other earned income, rents, etc.
Clause 17D - Surviving Spouse, Person over 70, Minor
Information Needed:
Death Certificate
Birth Certificate
Assets as listed in # 4 above as of July 1, 2008
FOR YOUR INFORMATION
Social Security Office
53 North Street
New Bedford, MA 02740
Telephone: 508 999-3101
Division of the Blind - Boston
88 Kingston Street
Boston, MA 02111
Telephone: 800-392-6450 speak the name Karen Butler
New Bedford Telephone: 508 993-6140
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