Old Age Assistance (OAA) – 65 years of age or older

Aid to the Permanently and Totally Disabled (APTD) – physically or mentally disabled and between the ages of 18 and 64

Aid to the Needy Blind (ANB) – blind (no age limit)

In NH, these cash programs are referred to as the State Supplement Programs (SSP). Eligibility and benefit amounts for the State Supplement Programs depend on the individual and spouse's income, resources and on living arrangement. 

Individuals eligible for any State Supplement Program are also eligible for medical assistance. 

Cash assistance is issued twice per month via Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) or Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT).  Cash assistance issued via EFT is deposited directly into an individual's checking or savings account and is accessible in the same manner as any other cash in the account.  Cash assistance issued via EBT is accessed through a debit-style EBT card and individuals can either swipe the EBT card through a point-of-sale machine at participating retailers or use ATM machines to access the cash assistance.

NH State law requires DHHS to seek reimbursement from the estates of OAA and APTD cash recipients for all cash assistance provided.  During an eligibility interview, applicants of this type of assistance will be informed of their responsibility if they fall within the guidelines of reimbursement for the assistance they will receive.