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Program Description:
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The Temporary Disability Assistance Program
(TDAP), formerly called TEMHA, is available to help low-income, disabled
Marylanders with no other resources, to obtain cash, medical, and housing
assistance. The program is funded through the State of Maryland to
provide help to individuals without dependent children.
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Eligibility:
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The TDAP program can provide cash, medical, and housing benefits to disabled
individuals. Eligibility requirements include verifying the disability - a
licensed medical practitioner must complete a medical report. TDAP applicants
who are disabled for 12 months or more must file an application for Supplemental
Security Income (SSI). TDAP recipients can get help from Disability Entitlement
Advocacy Program (DEAP) representatives to assist them in obtaining Supplemental
Security Income (SSI) benefits. A disability determination is made if the Social
Security Administration or the State Review Team (SRT) concludes that the customer
is disabled. TDAP recipients may receive benefits for only 12 months out of a
36-month period unless they are pursuing SSI or appealing an SSI decision.
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Regional Variations:
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Benefits and eligibility are according to TDAP program policy with one exception,
Baltimore County customers who have an alcohol or substance abuse dependency
receive a local supplement of $25.00.
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Where to Apply:
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Apply at your Local Department of Social Services.
Click here for a list of local departments to apply in person.
You may file an application by mail, fax or other electronic means or someone may drop an
application off for you.
Apply online: Go to
www.marylandsail.org to file your application.
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Click here for
information on how to apply for this program.
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