Below is a collection of Information and tools to help you gain financial stability.
updated September 2024
Financial
Have questions about benefits or finances? Reach out to our Compass Helpline! Compass can provide information about applying for public benefits and resources related to gaining financial stability. The Compass Helpline is available Monday through Friday, 10 am to 6 pm. Call us at 617-704-6264, email us at compass@namimass.org, or schedule a call with us.
Financial Education
Check out these financial education resources to learn how to manage your money!
Massachusetts Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA)
The Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA) assists people and families with limited income to meet their basic needs by providing financial assistance to those who are eligible, including Emergency Aid to the Elderly, Disabled and Children (EAEDC) and Transitional Aid to Families with Dependent Children (TAFDC).
Social Security Administration (SSA)
The Social Security Administration (SSA) administers social insurance programs for eligible individuals, including Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), Supplemental Security Income (SSI), and Retirement benefits.
ABLE (Achieving a Better Life Experience) Accounts
ABLE (Achieving a Better Life Experience) Accounts are tax-advantaged savings accounts for people with disabilities. The beneficiary of the account is the account owner, and income earned by the accounts will not be taxed. Contributions to an ABLE account will largely not affect eligibility for Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Medicaid, and other means-tested programs.
Planned Lifetime Assistance Network (PLAN) of Massachusetts and Rhode Island
The Planned Lifetime Assistance Network (PLAN) of Massachusetts and Rhode Island provides trustee/fiduciary services to people with disabilities and their families.