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Alabama Benefits Screener

Alabama has benefits most families don't know they qualify for

A free, 3-minute screening checks your eligibility for Food Assistance (SNAP), Alabama Medicaid, tax credits, and 20+ other Alabama programs. No SSN required. No account needed.

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94%

of families who screened qualified for at least one program

$12,276

max annual Food Assistance (SNAP) benefit for a family of 4 in Alabama

20+

federal and state programs checked in one screening

What Alabama residents could qualify for

These are real programs with real dollar amounts. Your results depend on your household, but here's what's available.

Food Assistance (SNAP)

Up to $1,023/mo

Food assistance for families earning under $3,575/mo (family of 4)

Alabama Medicaid

Worth $6,000–$14,000/yr

Free healthcare for children in families earning under $104,610/yr

Utility Bill Relief

Up to $1,500/yr

LIHEAP helps with heating and cooling costs for qualifying households

Healthcare.gov

$400–$800/mo savings

Premium tax credits can significantly reduce monthly health insurance costs

Plus tax credits, childcare subsidies, WIC, SSI, veterans' benefits, and more. Our screener checks 20+ programs at once.

How it works

Three steps. Three minutes. No strings attached.

Answer a few questions

Basic info about your household and income. No SSN, no documents, no account needed.

See your Alabama results

Get a personalized list of programs you likely qualify for, with estimated dollar amounts.

Apply through official portals

We link you directly to Alabama's official application sites.

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Mixed-status households welcome. We check eligibility for each member separately.

Alabama programs at a glance

Income limits and details for the major programs available to Alabama residents.

Alabama Medicaid (Medicaid)

Alabama has not expanded Medicaid for all adults. Coverage is available for children, pregnant women, and people with disabilities.

Children: families earning under $104,610/yr (family of 4)

Pregnant: earning under $50,593/yr

Food Assistance (SNAP) (SNAP)

Family of 4 earning under $42,900/yr (gross) may qualify

Individual earning under $20,748/yr may qualify

Max benefit: $1,023/mo (family of 4)

Higher income limits available through Broad-Based Categorical Eligibility

LIHEAP (Energy Assistance)

Up to $1,500/yr for heating and cooling costs

Income limit: 150% of FPL ($49,500/yr for a family of 4)

Alabama Child Care Subsidy Program

Subsidized childcare for working families

Income limit to start: $48,228/yr for a family of 4, from Alabama's own chart

Family Assistance (FA) Program (Cash Assistance)

Cash assistance for families with children

Lifetime limit: 60 months

WIC (Nutrition)

About $80/mo in groceries per participant

For pregnant women, new moms, and children under 5

Income limit: 185% of Federal Poverty Level

Healthcare.gov

Federal marketplace

Premium tax credits can save $400-$800+/mo on coverage

Phone: 1-800-318-2596

SSI / SSDI

Alabama does not add a state supplement for a senior living in their own home

Don't leave money on the table

Most Alabama families qualify for at least one program. The screening is free, private, and takes 3 minutes.

Check What I Qualify For

Free for all 50 states. No account required.

Alabama Benefits Guides

In-depth articles about programs in Alabama

Frequently asked questions

¿Para qué beneficios del gobierno soy elegible en Alabama?

Los residentes de Alabama pueden calificar para programas que incluyen Alabama Medicaid (Medicaid), Food Assistance (SNAP) (asistencia alimentaria), asistencia energética LIHEAP, subsidios de cuidado infantil, créditos fiscales como EITC y CTC, y más. La elegibilidad depende del tamaño de su hogar, ingresos y otros factores. Use nuestra evaluación gratuita para verificar todos los programas a la vez.

¿Cómo solicito Alabama Medicaid en Alabama?

Puede solicitar Alabama Medicaid en línea en https://insurealabama.adph.state.al.us/ o llamando al 1-800-362-1504. Alabama no ha expandido Medicaid. Los niños pueden calificar hasta 317% NPF y las personas embarazadas hasta 317% NPF.

¿Cómo solicito Food Assistance (SNAP) (cupones de alimentos) en Alabama?

Solicite Food Assistance (SNAP) en línea en https://dhr.alabama.gov/food-assistance/ o llame al 1-334-242-1700. Alabama usa Elegibilidad Categórica de Base Amplia, por lo que el límite de ingreso bruto es 130% del nivel federal de pobreza. Un hogar que califica de esta manera no tiene que pasar la prueba aparte de ingreso neto, aunque su beneficio se sigue calculando con el ingreso neto.