What does SAGA mean in STATE & LOCAL

State Administered General Assistance (SAGA) is a state-run public assistance program designed to provide financial assistance to low-income, disabled and elderly individuals who are not eligible for other forms of public assistance.

To apply for SAGA benefits, applicants must complete an application form available at their local social services agency or online on the agency's website. Applicants must provide proof of their income, expenses and assets in order to qualify for these benefits.

Eligibility requirements vary by state but generally include being aged 65 or older, blind or disabled, living on a limited income or having ongoing medical expenses that cannot be covered under regular health insurance. Generally speaking all applicants must have limited resources and lack sufficient resources to support themselves or their families financially.

The amount of money an individual receives from SAGA depends on the individual's circumstances and the eligibility requirements set out by your specific state's social services agency. Generally speaking, the benefit amount varies from person to person but can range between -0 per month based on need.

SAGA benefits can be used to cover basic needs such as food, housing costs and medical bills that are not covered by insurance. They may also be used to pay for transportation costs related to medical care or vocational training programs.