Government Benefit Programs Near You

Find and apply for US government benefit programs — eligibility, how to apply, and intake offices near you.

We are not a government agency. We help you find and understand government and community assistance programs.

4,349Intake & Application Offices
22Benefit Programs
50States
13Programs with Intake Offices

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Food & Nutrition

SNAP

Food assistance for low-income families. Monthly benefits on an EBT (Electronic Benefit Transfer) card — a…

State agencies in all 50 states + territories

WIC

Nutrition program for pregnant women, new mothers, infants, and children under 5.

State agencies in all 50 states + territories

Cash & Income Support

Social Security

Retirement, disability (SSDI — Social Security Disability Insurance), and survivors benefits earned through…

64 intake offices · 50 states

SSI

Monthly cash benefits for aged (65+), blind, or disabled with limited income and resources.

64 intake offices · 50 states

Disability Benefits

Monthly benefits (SSDI — Social Security Disability Insurance) for disabled workers who have paid FICA…

64 intake offices · 50 states

TANF

Cash assistance and work opportunities for low-income families with children.

State agencies in all 50 states + territories

Unemployment

Temporary income for eligible workers who lose their job. State-administered.

State agencies in all 50 states + territories

VA Benefits

Disability compensation, pension, GI Bill education, home loans, and healthcare.

30 intake offices · 26 states

Housing & Utilities

Housing Assistance

Subsidized housing, Section 8 vouchers, and public housing for low-income families.

3,679 intake offices · 50 states + territories

LIHEAP

Helps low-income households with heating and cooling energy costs.

State agencies in all 50 states + territories

Utility Assistance

Help paying electricity, gas, water, and heating bills. Includes LIHEAP and state programs.

State agencies in all 50 states + territories

Phone & Internet

Discounted phone and internet service for low-income households. Includes federal Lifeline program.

State agencies in all 50 states + territories

Family & Child Care

Child Care

Subsidies to help low-income families pay for child care so parents can work or attend school.

State agencies in all 50 states + territories

Health & Medical Services (apply online)

Medicaid

Health coverage for low-income adults, children, pregnant women, elderly, and people with disabilities.

Apply online

Medicare

Federal health insurance for people 65+ and certain younger people with disabilities.

Apply online

Community Health Centers

Federally qualified health centers and community clinics providing low-cost primary care.

Apply online

Mental Health Services

Counseling, therapy, crisis intervention, and mental health treatment. Use the official SAMHSA finder below…

Apply online

Substance Use Treatment

Addiction treatment, detox, counseling, and recovery support services. Use the official SAMHSA finder below…

Apply online

Home Health Care

In-home health care services for seniors, disabled, and recovering patients. Use the official Medicare finder…

Apply online

Hospice Care

End-of-life care and comfort services for terminally ill patients. Use the official Medicare finder below to…

Apply online

Nursing Homes

Skilled nursing facilities and long-term care for seniors and disabled.

Apply online

Dialysis Centers

Kidney dialysis treatment centers for patients with end-stage renal disease. Use the official Medicare finder…

Apply online