Division of Family and Economic Security, Bureau of Working Families

Emergency Assistance Manual

3.3.1 $2,500 Gross Asset Test

The total countable assets of the EA Group The primary person and any individuals living in his or her household whose income and/or needs are considered when determining eligibility for benefits.at application must be equal to or less than $2,500 in combined equity value to meet the asset test of EAEAEmergency Assistance financial eligibility. 

Assets from household members who are not included in the EA Group must not be included in determining financial eligibility. See 2.4.1 for more information on who is included in the EA Group.