Use the attached tables to compute past overpayment amounts. The Payment Level for GA-TA cases was effective January 1982. Prior to January 1982 the GA benefit amount was determined by totaling need items.
Retrospective budgeting policy was effective from 10/83 through 12/01. Prior to 10/83 income was anticipated and budgeted the month received.
Prospective budgeting policy became effective 01/02. From 10/83 through 12/01, income was budgeted retrospectively.
Cash assistance under the General Assistance program ended 7/1/11.
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Shelter Maximum $97
If furnishings included:
General Assistance Fuel and Utility Allowances for the City of Chicago
08/76 - 06/78
Amount
07/78 - 09/79
10/79 - 12/80
01/81 - 12/81
* If fewer than 3 meals per day are required to be eaten in a restaurant, adjust the total food allowance on the following basis:
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