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Hilfe mit government benefits.
What exists, and what you might qualify for.
Was heute zu tun ist
- USAGov's benefits finder indexes federal programs in plain language.
- SNAP, Medicaid, WIC, LIHEAP, Lifeline and childcare subsidies share similar income tests — qualifying for one often signals others.
- Never pay anyone to apply for public benefits. Applications are free, always.
Programme, die sich lohnen zu prüfen
You may qualify depending on income, household size, disability status, age, location, and other factors. Programs and rules change by state and year — the official link is the authority.
USAGov benefits finder
OffiziellThe federal government's plain-language index of benefit programs (successor to Benefits.gov) — food, housing, health, cash, disability.
Wer infrage kommen könnte: Everyone; it's a directory.
SNAP (food stamps)
OffiziellMonthly grocery money on an EBT card, usable at most grocery stores and many farmers markets.
Wer infrage kommen könnte: Households under state income limits — many WORKING households qualify. You may qualify depending on income, household size, disability status, age, location, and other factors. Programs and rules change by state and year — the official link is the authority.
Medicaid
OffiziellFree or very-low-cost health coverage. In many states, coverage can be retroactive up to three months before you applied.
Wer infrage kommen könnte: Income-based; expanded in most states. Apply any time of year — job loss and income drops are exactly when to (re)apply. You may qualify depending on income, household size, disability status, age, location, and other factors. Programs and rules change by state and year — the official link is the authority.
SSI (Supplemental Security Income)
OffiziellMonthly cash for people with very low income AND low assets who are 65+, blind, or disabled — separate from SSDI and no work history required.
Wer infrage kommen könnte: Strict income/asset limits. You may qualify depending on income, household size, disability status, age, location, and other factors. Programs and rules change by state and year — the official link is the authority.
SSDI (disability insurance)
OffiziellMonthly benefits for people unable to work due to disability, based on prior work credits. Denials are common; appeals succeed regularly — deadlines matter.
Wer infrage kommen könnte: Workers with qualifying disability and work history. You may qualify depending on income, household size, disability status, age, location, and other factors. Programs and rules change by state and year — the official link is the authority.
TANF (cash assistance)
OffiziellTemporary monthly cash help for very-low-income families with children, plus work-support services. Amounts and rules vary widely by state.
Wer infrage kommen könnte: Families with children under strict state income limits. You may qualify depending on income, household size, disability status, age, location, and other factors. Programs and rules change by state and year — the official link is the authority.
Lifeline (phone/internet discount)
OffiziellMonthly discount on phone or internet service for qualifying households — a working number is job-search infrastructure.
Wer infrage kommen könnte: Income-based or via SNAP/Medicaid/SSI enrollment. You may qualify depending on income, household size, disability status, age, location, and other factors. Programs and rules change by state and year — the official link is the authority.
Findhelp (formerly Aunt Bertha)
GemeinnützigZIP-code search across food, housing, transit, care and legal programs — the widest local-program index outside 211.
Wer infrage kommen könnte: Everyone; it's a directory.