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Types of Welfare

Apply for Unemployment Benefits
Apply for Unemployment Benefits

Unemployment Help. Learn how to apply for unemployment benefits, workers’ compensation, welfare or temporary assistance, and other programs and services that can help if you lose your job.

source: usa.gov
Benefits and Financial Assistance From the Government
Benefits and Financial Assistance From the Government

Benefits and Financial Assistance from the Government If you're looking for immediate or emergency help, your state's human service or social service agency might be able to provide financial assistance or refer you to local community organizations.

source: usa.gov
Child's Health Insurance Program
Child's Health Insurance Program

Health Insurance: Medicaid, CHIP, and the Affordable Care Act Availability of health services is critical to every family, including families involved with the child welfare system. Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) are two Federal-State health insurance and services programs for low-income children, youth, and families.

Food Stamps (SNAP Food Benefits)
Food Stamps (SNAP Food Benefits)

SNAP is the largest program in the domestic hunger safety net. The Food and Nutrition Service works with State agencies, nutrition educators, and neighborhood and faith-based organizations to ensure that those eligible for nutrition assistance can make informed decisions about applying for the program and can access benefits.

source: fns.usda.gov
Infographic: Get Help With Living Expenses
Infographic: Get Help With Living Expenses

Infographic: Get Help with Living Expenses Federal government benefit programs can help people with a low income cover basic expenses like food, housing, and healthcare. View a larger version of the infographic.

source: usa.gov
Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP)
Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP)

The Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) provides health coverage to eligible children, through both Medicaid and separate CHIP programs. CHIP is administered by states, according to federal requirements. The program is funded jointly by states and the federal government.

source: medicaid.gov
Medicaid Paid for Health Care for 64
Medicaid Paid for Health Care for 64

Call your state Medicaid program to see if you qualify and learn how to apply. Dual eligibility. Some people who are eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid are called “dual eligibles.” If you have Medicare and full Medicaid coverage, most of your health care costs are likely covered.

source: medicare.gov
Welfare or Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
Welfare or Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

The Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program is designed to help needy families achieve self-sufficiency. States receive block grants to design and operate programs that accomplish one of the purposes of the TANF program.

source: acf.hhs.gov