FEMA Assistance Won’t Affect Social Security, Other Federal Benefits Tennesseans May Receive
FEMA Assistance Won’t Affect Social Security, Other Federal Benefits Tennesseans May Receive Applying for federal disaster assistance from FEMA will not affect other federal benefits that Tennessee survivors of Tropical Storm Helene who had damage from Sept. 26–30 may receive. Residents in Carter, Cocke, Greene, Hamblen, Hawkins, Johnson, Unicoi and Washington counties who apply for disaster assistance with FEMA may have questions about whether receiving funds from FEMA might cause them to lose other federal payments to which they are entitled. The simple answer is no. Accepting a FEMA grant will not affect your eligibility for Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid
FEMA Assistance Won’t Affect Other Federal Benefits
FEMA Assistance Won’t Affect Other Federal Benefits SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – If you live in Davison, Lincoln, Turner, or Union counties and you had loss or damage from the severe storms and flooding that occurred June 16 – July 8, you may be eligible for FEMA disaster assistance. FEMA assistance is not taxable. Applying for disaster assistance will not affect other federal benefits you may receive. Accepting FEMA funds will not affect eligibility for Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP), Child Care Assistance, or other