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General Benefit Programs

General benefit programs are government and nonprofit assistance programs that offer help to residents of Massachusetts. General benefit programs are not specifically for people with HIV/AIDS, but may have special rules or benefits for people with HIV/AIDS.

Some benefit programs have special eligibility requirements that make it easier for people with HIV/AIDS to qualify. Some programs offer special benefits to help meet the specific health, home care, nutrition, housing, and transportation needs of people with HIV/AIDS.

Click on the assistance categories below to learn about benefit programs that are available in Massachusetts:

TYPE OF ASSISTANCE	Programs of special interest to people living with HIV/AIDS
Cash Assistance	Supplemental Security Income - SSI EAEDC TAFDC
Child Care and Preschools
Disability Resources	Social Security Disability Insurance - SSDI
Education Programs
Employment & Job Training
Energy Assistance	LIHEAP Fuel Assistance Citizens Energy Utility Shutoff Protection
Financial Programs
Food Programs	Food Stamps WIC
Health Care Programs	MassHealth Medicare Commonwealth Care
Home Care Programs	Home Care Assistance Program
Homelessness Programs
Housing Programs	Permanent Supportive Housing Section 8, MRVP, AHVP Rent Vouchers
Legal Assistance
Tax Credits and Exemptions
Transportation Services	Paratransit Service Discount Bus Fares MassHealth Transportation Services

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