monthly assistance payment An approved cash or crisis benefit issued through the LIHEAP automated system. (MAP Monthly assistance payment.)

The amount of money issued monthly that is based on the family A minor child and his or her parent or specified relative with whom the child lives. size allowance plus any applicable special items allowance A payment authorized for a special need not covered by the family size allowance. The payment may be for either a recurring or a nonrecurring need., reduced by the net income The money a household receives from any source. of the budget group One or more related or unrelated individuals who occupy a common residence or would occupy a common residence if they were not homeless, and whose needs are considered together in determining eligibility for assistance are considered together in determining eligibility for assistance under one category of assistance..