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Benefits in District of Columbia (DC)

Every state and federal benefit program available to District of Columbia residents — eligibility, average benefits, and how to apply. Free, independent, and privacy-first.

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District of Columbia state programs (8)

SNAP / DC (District of Columbia) — District of Columbia's SNAP food assistance program. Monthly EBT benefits for low-income households.
District of Columbia Medicaid — District of Columbia's Medicaid health coverage (Medicaid expansion state).
District of Columbia Unemployment Insurance — Weekly unemployment payments for District of Columbia workers who lost their job through no fault of their own.
District of Columbia WIC (Women, Infants & Children) — District of Columbia WIC — free healthy food, formula, breastfeeding support, and nutrition counseling for pregnant women, new moms, and kids under 5.
District of Columbia TANF (Cash Assistance) — Monthly cash assistance for low-income families with children in District of Columbia. Helps with rent, utilities, and basic needs.
District of Columbia LIHEAP (Energy Assistance) — Help paying heating/cooling bills in District of Columbia. Prevents utility shutoffs, also covers emergency repairs and weatherization.
District of Columbia Child Care Subsidy — Pay for daycare, preschool, or after-school care in District of Columbia. Federal + state subsidy for working/training parents.
District of Columbia Earned Income Tax Credit — DC EITC — 70% of federal (nation's largest). Get this refund on top of your federal EITC when you file your District of Columbia state taxes.

Federal programs available in District of Columbia

SNAP (Food Stamps) — Monthly food benefits for low-income households to buy groceries.
Medicaid — Free or low-cost health coverage for eligible adults, children, pregnant women, elderly, and people with disabilities.
Unemployment Insurance — Weekly payments to workers who lost their job through no fault of their own.
WIC - Women, Infants & Children — Nutrition, food, and healthcare referrals for pregnant/postpartum women and children under 5.
TANF - Temporary Assistance for Needy Families — Monthly cash aid and work support for very low-income families with children.
LIHEAP - Low Income Home Energy Assistance — Help paying heating/cooling bills and weatherization for low-income households.
Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher — Rental assistance vouchers to help low-income families afford housing in the private market.
SSI - Supplemental Security Income — Monthly cash payments for disabled, blind, or elderly people with very limited income & resources.

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