Government Benefit Programs
Child Care
Subsidies to help low-income families pay for child care so parents can work or attend school.
Community Health Centers
Federally qualified health centers and community clinics providing low-cost primary care.
Dialysis Centers
Kidney dialysis treatment centers for patients with end-stage renal disease.
Disability Benefits
Monthly benefits (SSDI) for disabled workers who have paid FICA taxes.
Home Health Care
In-home health care services for seniors, disabled, and recovering patients.
Hospice Care
End-of-life care and comfort services for terminally ill patients.
Housing Assistance
Subsidized housing, Section 8 vouchers, and public housing for low-income families.
Medicaid
Health coverage for low-income adults, children, pregnant women, elderly, and people with disabilities.
Medicare
Federal health insurance for people 65+ and certain younger people with disabilities.
Mental Health Services
Counseling, therapy, crisis intervention, and mental health treatment.
Nursing Homes
Skilled nursing facilities and long-term care for seniors and disabled.
Phone & Internet
Discounted phone and internet service for low-income households. Includes federal Lifeline program.
SNAP
Food assistance for low-income families. Monthly benefits on an EBT card for groceries.
Social Security
Retirement, disability (SSDI), and survivors benefits earned through FICA taxes.
SSI
Monthly cash benefits for aged (65+), blind, or disabled with limited income and resources.
Substance Use Treatment
Addiction treatment, detox, counseling, and recovery support services.
TANF
Cash assistance and work opportunities for low-income families with children.
Unemployment
Temporary income for eligible workers who lose their job. State-administered.
Utility Assistance
Help paying electricity, gas, water, and heating bills. Includes LIHEAP and state programs.
VA Benefits
Disability compensation, pension, GI Bill education, home loans, and healthcare.
WIC
Nutrition program for pregnant women, new mothers, infants, and children under 5.