Assistance in Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, and Guam
Puerto Rico
What is Assistance in Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, and Guam?
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.
Administration
Assistance in Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, and Guam is administered by Puerto Rico.
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:
- Over the age of 64 years; or
- Disabled and over the age of 17 years;or
- Blind