Government benefits
Get information on government programs that may help you pay for food, housing, health care, and other basic living expenses. Learn about Social Security and government checks.
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Find government benefits and financial help
Discover government benefits that you may be eligible for and learn how to apply.
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Food assistance
Get nutritious food through SNAP (food stamps), WIC for women, infants, and children, and emergency food assistance.
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Health insurance
Get information about Medicaid, CHIP, Medicare, the ACA Health Insurance Marketplace, and COBRA.
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Housing help
Learn about rental and buyer assistance programs. Find emergency housing and avoid eviction.
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Help with utility bills
Learn about government programs to help pay for phone, internet, and energy bills.
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Welfare and financial assistance
Learn about welfare benefits, financial assistance, and more.
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Social Security
Learn about Social Security, including retirement and disability benefits, how to get or replace your Social Security card, and more.
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Government checks and payments
Report missing government checks. Trace unexpected payments. Make a payment to the government.
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State social service agencies
Contact your state social service agency for information about state benefit programs and more.
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Government death benefits
Find government survivor benefits for housing, education, military, and more.
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Where to report incorrect benefit payments
Get contact information for reporting missing or incorrect federal benefit payments.
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Government grants and loans
Learn about federal grants for states and organizations and federal loans for individuals.
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