General Assistance

 

General Assistance Program Public Notice

The municipality of West Bath administers a General Assistance (GA) program available to all persons who are eligible pursuant to the standards provided in this ordinance, state law (22 M.R.S. §§ 4301-4326), and Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) regulations. A copy of this ordinance and pertinent statutes are available for public inspection at West Bath Town Hall, 219 Fosters Point Road. 

Persons who wish to apply for General Assistance may call 207-443-8335, email gabath@cityofbath.com, or come in to schedule an appointment during regular business hours: Tuesday and Thursday, 8:30am-4pm.

 Individuals may obtain a GA application at the West Bath Town Office: Monday through Friday, 8:30 am-4pm. (Excluding national and state holidays)

 In an emergency, applicants may contact the Bath Police Department at 443-5563.

 The municipality’s GA Administrator must issue a written decision regarding eligibility to all applicants within 24 hours of receiving an application.

 The DHHS’s toll-free number to call with questions regarding the GA Program or to report alleged violations is 1-800-442-6003, option 2, then option 1.

 This notice is posted pursuant to Title 22 MRSA §4304-4305.