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Maryland Temporary Disability Assistance Program

friendshelpingfriends started this conversation
Apr 13, 2009
Services Offered:
The Temporary Disability Assistance program (TDAP) is a State-funded cash benefit program for low-income persons ineligible for other categories of cash assistance who are unemployed due to long-term chronic disability and applying for federal disability programs for persons who are unemployed due to temporary medical impairment. TDAP is a capped entitlement program, subject to available funding. The monthly grant amount is $185 (effective 7/1/01).
 

Who is Eligible:
Eligibility is based on the applicant's assessed need. TDAP may provide up to 9 cash payments in a 36-month period to persons who are certified medically unable to work for at least 3 months and not more than 11 months. Persons certified medically unable to work for 12 months or longer must document the disability every 12 months, apply for Supplemental Security Income (SSI), be approved as disabled by the State Review Team, and sign an agreement to repay TDAP payments received while the application for SSI is pending. A disabled person who lives with a minor child as caretaker relative is ineligible for TDAP.

How to Apply:
  • Apply at your Local Department of Social Services. Contact the nearest Local Department of Social Services. The treating physician must document the applicant's disabling medical condition on an approved State form.
  • Apply online: Go to www.marylandsail.org to file your application
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