ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Maryland has announced added benefits to help low-income families struggling financially during the pandemic to buy food.
Gov. Larry Hogan announced that all Maryland in their total benefits this month due to recent federal legislation.
A household of four will see a $102 increase in its maximum monthly benefit for the next six months.
The governor says Temporary Cash Assistance families will receive an additional $40 million in benefits as part of the state’s emergency economic relief measures.
That’s equivalent to $100 per household member for each of the next six months.
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