Public Assistance Agency
/ˈpʌblɪk əˈsɪstəns ˈeɪdʒənsi/
Definitions
- (n.) A government or authorized entity responsible for administering public welfare programs and distributing benefits to eligible individuals.
The public assistance agency verified her eligibility for food stamps.
- (n.) An organization designated to determine and provide social services and financial aid under state and federal laws.
Applications for Medicaid are typically processed through the local public assistance agency.
Forms
- public assistance agency
- public assistance agencies
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Commentary
The term often refers to official bodies at local, state, or federal levels empowered by statute to manage assistance programs; specificity depends on statutory context.
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