Adult Public Assistance
Participants were asked if they had currently been receiving Adult Public Assistance. The majority of respondents reported they had been receiving this benefit.
Table 22: Do you currently receive Adult Public Assistance?
|
|
n |
% |
|
|
|
Yes |
188 |
88.3 |
|
No |
25 |
11.7 |
|
|
Total |
213 |
100 |
|
|
Missing |
14 |
||
|
Total |
227 |
||
Those who indicated they had been receiving Adult Public Assistance were asked if they would like the ability to save money beyond the $2,000 limit for an individual or $3,000 for a couple even if it meant they would lose their Adult Public Assistance check. A larger percentage of respondents indicated they did not want the ability to save money beyond the current limit than did. Table 23 displays specific responses.
Table 23: If you currently receive Adult Public Assistance, would you like the ability to save money beyond the $2,000 limit for an individual or $3,000 for a couple even if it meant you would lose your Adult Public Assistance check?
|
|
n |
% |
|
|
|
Yes |
59 |
43.3 |
|
No |
77 |
56.6 |
|
|
Total |
136 |
100 |
|
|
Missing |
12 |
||
|
Total |
148 |
||
Respondents were also asked if they would like the ability to set aside earnings in an Independence Account, a Retirement Account, or a Medical Savings Account. More respondents wanted the ability to set aside earnings in a specialized account than the ability to save money beyond the limit if it meant losing Public Assistance benefits. Table 24 displays specific responses.
Table 24: Would you like the ability to set aside earnings in an Independence Account (savings for a down payment on home and/or goods or services that enhance your independence and employment potential), a Retirement Account, or a Medical Savings Account?
|
|
n |
% |
|
|
|
Yes |
134 |
65.7 |
|
No |
70 |
34.3 |
|
|
Total |
204 |
100 |
|
|
Missing |
23 |
||
|
Total |
227 |
||
