Every state and federal benefit program available to Maryland residents — eligibility, average benefits, and how to apply. Free, independent, and privacy-first.
Maryland Medicaid — Maryland's Medicaid health coverage (Medicaid expansion state).
Maryland Unemployment Insurance — Weekly unemployment payments for Maryland workers who lost their job through no fault of their own.
Maryland WIC (Women, Infants & Children) — Maryland WIC — free healthy food, formula, breastfeeding support, and nutrition counseling for pregnant women, new moms, and kids under 5.
Maryland TANF (Cash Assistance) — Monthly cash assistance for low-income families with children in Maryland. Helps with rent, utilities, and basic needs.
Maryland LIHEAP (Energy Assistance) — Help paying heating/cooling bills in Maryland. Prevents utility shutoffs, also covers emergency repairs and weatherization.
Maryland Child Care Subsidy — Pay for daycare, preschool, or after-school care in Maryland. Federal + state subsidy for working/training parents.
Maryland Earned Income Tax Credit — Maryland EITC — 45% of federal, refundable. Get this refund on top of your federal EITC when you file your Maryland state taxes.
Federal programs available in Maryland
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.