Free Benefits Tools

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Find & Estimate Benefits

SNAP, Section 8, Medicaid, EITC, Social Security, and more — all free, no account required, results in seconds.

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Benefits Match Quiz

Answer 5 questions and see different programs your household may qualify for — SNAP, Medicaid, Section 8, EITC, and more. Results in under 2 minutes.

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Answer 5 questions and see different programs your household may qualify for — SNAP, Medicaid, Section 8, EITC, and more.

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SNAP Benefits Estimator

Answer 4 quick questions and get an estimated monthly SNAP food benefit. No personal info required.

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SNAP Income Limit Checker

2026 gross income limit

Enter your state, household size, and monthly income to instantly check 2026 SNAP income limits.

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SNAP Recertification Calculator

Keep Your Benefits

Know your renewal deadline

Enter your approval date and certification period to get your SNAP recertification deadline.

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WIC Program Finder

2026 WIC income limit

Enter your info to see if you might be a fit for WIC based on your state, income, and household composition.

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Section 8 Voucher Estimator

Up to $2,200/mo

Estimated voucher value

See how much housing assistance a Section 8 voucher may cover based on your area and income.

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Affordable Rent Calculator

Recommended housing cost

Calculate the maximum rent you can safely afford based on your monthly income and expenses.

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LIHEAP Energy Estimator

Up to $1,400/yr

Estimated energy relief

Estimate how much LIHEAP heating or cooling assistance your household may qualify for.

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Lifeline Program Finder

Monthly phone service

See if you may be a candidate for Lifeline free phone service based on income or program participation.

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Weatherization Savings Calculator

Average energy savings

Get an average estimate of savings on energy bills with free WAP home weatherization improvements.

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Medicaid Coverage Finder

For qualifying households

Enter your state, income & family info to see if Medicaid may be worth looking into.

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Medicare Cost Calculator

Save $2,000+/yr

With Medicare Savings Programs

Estimate your Medicare premiums, copays, and drug costs — and see how much you could save.

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EITC Tax Credit Estimator

Maximum 2026 EITC

Estimate your Earned Income Tax Credit based on your income, filing status, and number of children.

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Unemployment Benefit Estimator

Maximum weekly benefit

Estimate your weekly unemployment insurance benefit based on your prior wages and state.

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Unclaimed Money Checklist

Average claim value

See which databases you may want to check for unclaimed money — state property, IRS refunds, 401K.

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Social Security Estimator

Up to $4,873/mo

Maximum 2026 benefit

Compare your monthly benefit if you claim Social Security at 62, 67, or 70 — find your breakeven age.

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Senior Savings Calculator

Programs seniors miss

See how much you could save by enrolling in Medicare Savings Programs, SNAP, and other senior benefits.

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Avoid 25% penalty

Required Minimum Distributions 2026

Calculate your 2026 Required Minimum Distribution based on your account balance and age using IRS tables.

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Childcare Cost Calculator

Of costs covered with CCAP

Compare childcare costs with and without CCAP subsidies for your household income and family size.

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Household Budget Relief Calculator

Across all programs

Enter your household info once and see your estimated total annual savings across all benefit programs.

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