District of Columbia has benefits most families don't know they qualify for
A free, 3-minute screening checks your eligibility for SNAP, DC Medical Assistance, tax credits, and 20+ other District of Columbia programs. No SSN required. No account needed.
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What District of Columbia residents could qualify for
These are real programs with real dollar amounts. Your results depend on your household, but here's what's available.
SNAP
Up to $994/mo
Food assistance for families earning under $5,200/mo (family of 4)
DC Medical Assistance
Worth $6,000–$14,000/yr
Free healthcare for adults earning under $43,056/yr (family of 4)
Utility Bill Relief
Up to $1,500/yr
LIHEAP helps with heating and cooling costs for qualifying households
DC Health Link
$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 District of Columbia results
Get a personalized list of programs you likely qualify for, with estimated dollar amounts.
Apply through official portals
We link you directly to District of Columbia's official application sites.
Mixed-status households welcome. We check eligibility for each member separately.
District of Columbia programs at a glance
Income limits and details for the major programs available to District of Columbia residents.
DC Medical Assistance (Medicaid)
District of Columbia has expanded Medicaid
Adults earning under $20,783/yr (individual) may qualify
Children: families earning under $101,088/yr (family of 4)
Pregnant: earning under $48,794/yr
SNAP (SNAP)
Family of 4 earning under $62,400/yr (gross) may qualify
Individual earning under $30,120/yr may qualify
Max benefit: $994/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: 60% of State Median Income ($118,926/yr for a family of 4)
Child Care Subsidy Program
Subsidized childcare for working families
Income limit: 300% of FPL ($93,600/yr for a family of 4)
TANF (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
DC Health Link
State-based marketplace
Premium tax credits can save $400-$800+/mo on coverage
Phone: 1-855-532-5465
Don't leave money on the table
Most District of Columbia families qualify for at least one program. The screening is free, private, and takes 3 minutes.
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Frequently asked questions
¿Para qué beneficios del gobierno soy elegible en District of Columbia?
Los residentes de District of Columbia pueden calificar para programas que incluyen DC Medical Assistance (Medicaid), 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 DC Medical Assistance en District of Columbia?
Puede solicitar DC Medical Assistance en línea en https://dchealthlink.com o llamando al 1-855-532-5465. District of Columbia ha expandido Medicaid, por lo que los adultos que ganan hasta 138% del nivel federal de pobreza pueden calificar.
¿Cómo solicito SNAP (cupones de alimentos) en District of Columbia?
Solicite SNAP en línea en https://districtdirect.dc.gov o llame al (202) 727-5355. District of Columbia usa Elegibilidad Categórica de Base Amplia, por lo que el límite de ingreso bruto es 200% del nivel federal de pobreza. El ingreso neto debe ser igual o inferior a 100% NPF.