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Needs-Based Programs: Eligibility and Benefit Factors

HRD-86-107FS Published: Jul 09, 1986. Publicly Released: Jul 21, 1986.
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In response to congressional requests, GAO provided eligibility and benefit determination information for 54 of the largest needs-based federal benefit programs that collectively comprised the public welfare system in fiscal year (FY) 1983.

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Eligibility determinationsPublic assistance programsWelfare benefitsMedicaidNeeds-based programsHousingHuman capital managementNutritionUnemployment compensation programsFood assistance programs