Claims of Excessive Welfare Payments in Wisconsin

Federal regulations require Aid for Dependent Children (AFDC) state plans to specify in dollars the statewide standards to be used for determining the needs of applicants and recipients and the amount of the assistance payment. In comparison with other states and the District of Columbia in July 1976, Wisconsin's monthly need standard of $466 for an AFDC family of four ranked fourth, and its payment standard and maximum payments to AFDC families of four of $424 ranked third. Wisconsin ranked third in average payments per family and per recipient for July 1976.