Seniors can live on a dollar a day, right?
Vermont’s Legislature takes steps to care for its elderly.

The Vermont Legislature promised to help older Vermont citizens pay their bills on this day in 1935. The amount of financial help, according to the law, would depend upon each case, but would be capped at $30 per month for an individual or $45 per month for a couple.

The act stipulated income restraints, and applicants had to have been Vermont residents for at least ten years prior to applying. If the criteria were met and the applicant was found to be in financial need, the state would award aid.

Though the law went into effect immediately, no checks were issued until after July 1st.

Image courtesy the Vermont Historical Society.

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