Official Benefits Screening Tool - Determine your eligibility for federal assistance programs

Government Benefits
Eligibility Screening

Use this official screening tool to determine your potential eligibility for federal assistance programs including SNAP food benefits, Medicaid healthcare coverage, LIHEAP energy assistance, and WIC nutrition support.

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Important: This screening tool provides preliminary eligibility information only. Final eligibility determination is made by the appropriate government agencies. You must apply directly with each program to receive benefits.

Federal Assistance Programs

This screening tool evaluates your potential eligibility for four major federal assistance programs.

SNAP

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program

Monthly benefits to help buy nutritious food for your household.

Medicaid

Healthcare Coverage

Free or low-cost health coverage for eligible individuals and families.

LIHEAP

Low Income Home Energy Assistance

Help with heating and cooling costs, plus energy efficiency improvements.

WIC

Women, Infants, and Children

Nutrition assistance for pregnant women, new mothers, and young children.

Check Your Benefits Eligibility

Answer a few questions to see which programs you may qualify for.

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Location Detection *

Please detect your location, enter your ZIP code, or manually select your state to continue.

Household Information

Include everyone who lives with you and shares meals/expenses

Financial Information

Include all income before taxes (wages, benefits, etc.)

$

Your housing payment amount

$

Electric, gas, water, heating/cooling

$

Household Details

Ages of Children (Under 18)