125-1          INTERIM ASSISTANCE MEDICAL SCREENING PROCESS

Interim Assistance is a temporary cash grant available to Adult Public Assistance (APAAdult Public Assistance) applicants who are waiting for a decision on a Supplemental Security Income (SSISupplemental Security Income) application. IAInterim Assistance was established as a special subcategory of APAAdult Public Assistance in order to provide for the basic needs of APAAdult Public Assistance applicants who must concurrently apply for the SSI program.

Refer to Adult Public Assistance MS 426 for more information about APAAdult Public Assistance and IAInterim Assistance programs.