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What am I required legally to disclose financially when applying for government assistance programs?

What am I required legally to disclose financially when applying for government assistance programs?

Full question:

My husband is going through cancer treatments. I wanted to apply for food stamps. They wanted a list of all cash, checking and savings accounts. Do I have to list our 401k? Does the government expect us to withdraw our money from there. There will be a penalty not to mention we will have nothing when we retire, social security sure won't be there for us. Also, they wanted to know about all savings accounts. Am I expected to drain my children's megar savings accounts? What am I required legally to disclose?

Category: Debts and Credit
Date: 04/07/2025
State: Illinois

Answer:

Please see the information at the following links:

http://www.dhs.state.il.us/ts/fss/il444-0565n.asp

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