Benefits booklet for persons who are jailed
March 22, 2004 (posted by SkeeterHawk)The Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law has just released a new federal benefits booklet for persons with disabilities who are released from jail or prison. “Arrested? What Happens To Your Benefits If You Go To Jail Or Prison?” is a basic guide that explains what happens to your federal benefits (such as SSI, SSDI, Medicaid, TANF, Food Stamps, and VA benefits) when you are incarcerated and how to get them back when released.