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Ajuda com government benefits.
What exists, and what you might qualify for.
O que fazer hoje
- 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.
Programas que vale conferir
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
OficialThe federal government's plain-language index of benefit programs (successor to Benefits.gov) — food, housing, health, cash, disability.
Quem pode se qualificar: Everyone; it's a directory.
SNAP (food stamps)
OficialMonthly grocery money on an EBT card, usable at most grocery stores and many farmers markets.
Quem pode se qualificar: 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
OficialFree or very-low-cost health coverage. In many states, coverage can be retroactive up to three months before you applied.
Quem pode se qualificar: 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)
OficialMonthly cash for people with very low income AND low assets who are 65+, blind, or disabled — separate from SSDI and no work history required.
Quem pode se qualificar: 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)
OficialMonthly benefits for people unable to work due to disability, based on prior work credits. Denials are common; appeals succeed regularly — deadlines matter.
Quem pode se qualificar: 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)
OficialTemporary monthly cash help for very-low-income families with children, plus work-support services. Amounts and rules vary widely by state.
Quem pode se qualificar: 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)
OficialMonthly discount on phone or internet service for qualifying households — a working number is job-search infrastructure.
Quem pode se qualificar: 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)
Sem fins lucrativosZIP-code search across food, housing, transit, care and legal programs — the widest local-program index outside 211.
Quem pode se qualificar: Everyone; it's a directory.