Generally, you can receive cash SNA for a maximum of two years in a lifetime. No information is available for this page.This program provides assistance to individuals and families who do not qualify for the FA program. Benefits are provided as cash for 24 months. Cash Assistance On-Demand. Please respond to all questions in this Application for Financial Assistance (the. "Application") by, as appropriate: • filling in blanks;. Common application for Public Assistance, Child Care in Lieu of Public Assistance, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Medicaid and SNAP. You may be able to get cash help if you cannot pay your bills because you lost your job, are getting less pay from your job, or had another emergency. How do I apply for financial assistance?