STANDARDS OF NEED
BASIC NEEDS
SPECIAL NEEDS
COUNTY    OF   LOS    ANGELES
All persons are considered to have
the following basic needs:
Food
Clothing
Personal and Incidental
Needs and Errand Service
Recreation and Education
Community Participation
Transportation
Household Operations
Cost of Living Increase
Sub-total
Plus Housing and Utilities
as paid, not to exceed $45
when shared with others, or
$63 when not shared
$95.50
The   following  items  may be   added
to   your  basic   needs   when
circumstances warrant:
39-00
Restaurant Meals
11-50
Special Diet
Housing Repairs
14.00
Clothing
6.00
Household Furniture and Equipment
4. 00
Transportation
8_00
Moving Storage of Household and
Personal Goods
5.00
Yard Care
8.00
Minimum  Allowance
Total
$21.00
$116.50
Laundry   Service
Telephone
Attendant Services
Household Remedies and Other Health
Related Needs
Debts Incurred before Date of
Application
Debts Incurred for Medical Care of
Recipient's Family
We will be happy to discuss your special needs with you, and explain
how much can be allowed for each item.
If you are living in a Board and Care Home or in a Room and Board
arrangement, other ceilings apply.  We will give you full 'information'on allowances made for Board and Care and for Board and Room.
Please keep this pamphlet for future reference.
76046-AG 239J (PSS)-Rev.  12/66
GENERAL
INFORMATION
STANDARDS
OF NEEDS
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AGE
SECURITY
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DEPARTMENT OF
PUBLIC SOCIAL
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