Every state and federal benefit program available to Maine residents — eligibility, average benefits, and how to apply. Free, independent, and privacy-first.
SNAP / Maine (Maine) — Maine's SNAP food assistance program. Monthly EBT benefits for low-income households.
Maine Medicaid — Maine's Medicaid health coverage (Medicaid expansion state).
Maine Unemployment Insurance — Weekly unemployment payments for Maine workers who lost their job through no fault of their own.
Maine WIC (Women, Infants & Children) — Maine WIC — free healthy food, formula, breastfeeding support, and nutrition counseling for pregnant women, new moms, and kids under 5.
Maine TANF (Cash Assistance) — Monthly cash assistance for low-income families with children in Maine. Helps with rent, utilities, and basic needs.
Maine LIHEAP (Energy Assistance) — Help paying heating/cooling bills in Maine. Prevents utility shutoffs, also covers emergency repairs and weatherization.
Maine Child Care Subsidy — Pay for daycare, preschool, or after-school care in Maine. Federal + state subsidy for working/training parents.
Maine Earned Income Tax Credit — Maine EITC — 25% of federal. Get this refund on top of your federal EITC when you file your Maine state taxes.
Federal programs available in Maine
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.