A senior citizen who is deemed to have a disability due to alcohol or drug addiction would qualify for monetary benefits through which federal program?

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SSI (Supplemental Security Income) provides financial assistance to qualifying individuals who are aged, blind, or disabled, and have limited income and resources. A senior citizen who is deemed to have a disability due to alcohol or drug addiction can qualify for SSI benefits. TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) provides cash assistance to eligible low-income families with dependent children, SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) provides food assistance to individuals and families with low-income, and EITC (Earned Income Tax Credit) provides tax credits to working individuals and families with low-income.

A Senior Citizen Who Is Deemed to Have a Disability