Public Assistance Programs (TCA/TDAP)

 

How to Apply

The orientation process for Temporary Cash Assistance (TCA) is now online. You can view the DHHS Orientation video and download the DHHS Packet.  

Prior to receiving TCA benefit:

  • You must apply for Child Support within 30 calendar days of your application date.
  • Failure to cooperate with the Child Support program will lead to denial of your TCA application.
  • You are required to continue to cooperate with the Child Support program as long as you receive TCA benefit. Failure to continue to cooperate will lead to reduction of your TCA benefit amount.
  •  You must cooperate with the Substance Abuse Screening program within 30 calendar days of your application date.
  • Failure to cooperate with the Substance Abuse program will lead to denial of your TCA application.
After approval of your TCA case, you are required to participate in the Work Program. See below for details:
  • You must complete the DHHS and Equus/ResCare TCA orientations & submit packets within 30 days of your TCA case approval.
  • Please note that failure to attend DHHS and Equus TCA orientations & submit completed packets, as well as failure to continue to participate in the Work
    Program, will lead to reduction of your TCA benefit amount.
  • Employment Services staff will reach out to you to provide further instructions.


For DHHS

  • Download the DHHS TCA orientation packet. For assistance or if you have questions completing the packet, call Jean-Marie Benishay at 240-777-1192. 
    You can submit the packet in three ways:  
  • Fax to 240-777-1342; or
  • Use the drop box to leave orientation packages at:
7300 Calhoun Place, Suite 700, Rockville MD 20855  
  • After you have attended the orientation and submitted your packet, you will receive a call from a DHHS caseworker who will review your information with you.
  • Play and listen to the DHHS Orientation video .
After  you have viewed/listened to the orientation video, call Jean-Marie Benishay at 240-777-1192.

​For Equus/Rescare:

  • You must watch the DHHS TCA Orientation and submit your packet before you contact Equus/ResCare to register for the Work Program.
  • To register for the Work Program,  contact Rescare at 301–740-7700 or by email to [email protected].

For Child Support:

You will now able to apply for Child Support Enforcement Services using the Maryland Department of Human Services (DHS) online child support application.  To apply, visit the DHS website.  For questions or assistance with your Child Support application, please leave a message on the Montgomery County Office of Child Support COVID Voice Line at 301-610-4598 or 301-610-4595.

 

Documents To Bring

In general, the following documents are needed:

  • Proof of identity
  • Social Security number (not the Social Security Card)
  • Proof of residence
  • Proof of income
  • Proof of citizenship or immigration status for non-U.S. born applicants
  • TDAP 500 Form - Doctors must complete disability dates with a beginning and an end.
  • TDAP 340 Form - Customers must sign, date and return.
  • TCA 269 Form - Customer must apply for SSI if disability is 12 months or more.
  • TCA 500 Form - Doctors must complete disability with a beginning and end date.

Other information may be required once the interview has been completed

OESS Office and Drop Box Locations (updated January 3, 2022)

Drop box locations are available to drop off documents and pick up paper applications.

Office location Office status Drop box location
12900 Middlebrook Road
Germantown, MD 20874
Open daily with limited services
Virtual services will continue
On the right side of the front of the building--old library book drop-off currently labeled "Documents"
1301 Piccard Drive
Rockville, MD 20850
Open daily with limited services
Virtual services will continue
1st floor
1401 Rockville Pike
Rockville, MD 20852
Open with limited services on Tuesday
and Thursday
Virtual services will continue
Outside the OESS office
401 Hungerford Drive
Rockville, MD 20850
Open daily with limited services
Virtual services will continue
For Medical Assistance applications only: in the lobby
8818 Georgia Avenue
Silver Spring, MD 20910
Open daily with limited services
Virtual services will continue
In the area between the front door and lobby door (Monday through Friday, regular business hours)
8630 Fenton Street
10th floor
Silver Spring, MD 20910
Open with limited services on Tuesday
and Thursday
Virtual services will continue

Eligibility Requirements

Eligibility is based upon household size and income.  U.S. citizenship is a requirement of the programs but non-citizens with “qualified immigrant” status may also meet eligibility requirements.  Specific information on eligibility is available at the local offices.


Information for Current TCA Customers
Please fax or email any updates and changes to your assigned caseworker.

Last Name Phone Fax
AAAA --- EDWZ 240-777-1030 240-777-1153
EDZA --- KOMZ 240-777-1578 240-777-1153
KONA --- RAMN 240-777-4374 240-777-1153
RAMO --- ZZZ 240-777-1218 240-777-1153
Long-Term Disabled (OTD) 240-777-1865 240-777-1153
For general questions or concerns 240-777-1161 or [email protected] 240-777-1153

 

Fees and Payments

N/A

FAQ's

1.  Where should I apply?

Applicants are encouraged to contact an office location based on their zip code. See the listing of those zip codes (below) that correspond to each office.

Rockville Office (1301 Piccard Drive): 

 

20810
20811
20812
20813
20814
20815
20816
20817
20818
20824

20825
20827
20830
20832
20833
20847
20848
20849
20850
20851

20852
20853
20854
20856
20857
20858
20859
20860
20861
20862

20889​
20891
20892
20894
20895
20896
20897
20902
20906

 

Silver Spring Office (8818 Georgia Avenue):

 

20707
20777
20783
20866
20863

​20901
20903
20904
20905
20907

​20908
20910
20911
20912
20914

20915
20916
20918
20993

Germantown Office (12900 Middlebrook Road):

 

20837
20838
20839
20841
20842
20855
20871

20872
20874
20875
20876
20877
20878

20879
20880
20882
20883
20884 
20885

20886
20898
20899
20997
​21771
21797

 

 

2.   If approved, how will I receive my benefits?

Cash benefits are issued through the Electronic Benefit Transfer System (EBT) plastic card known as the Independence Card.  You can withdraw money from automatic teller machines (ATM) or buy things at participating stores.  Cash benefits are made available from the 2 nd to the 4 th of every month, based on the first letter of your last name.

Additional Information

No additional Information at this time.

 

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