Benefits Eligibility Guide
Massachusetts Government Benefits
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Here are the major programs available to Massachusetts residents.
MassHealth (Medicaid)
Medicaid expansion state
Adults: up to 138% FPL
Children: up to 150% FPL
Pregnant: up to 200% FPL
SNAP (Food Assistance)
Gross income limit: 200% FPL
Net income limit: 100% FPL
Broad-Based Categorical Eligibility (BBCE)
Fuel Assistance / HEAP (Energy Assistance)
Income limit: 60% SMI
Helps with heating and cooling costs
Child Care Financial Assistance (CCFA) (Childcare)
Income limit: 50% SMI
Subsidized childcare for working families
TAFDC (Cash Assistance)
Lifetime limit: 24 months
Cash assistance for families with children
WIC (Nutrition)
Income limit: 185% FPL
For pregnant, breastfeeding, and postpartum individuals and children under 5
Massachusetts Health Connector (ACA)
Marketplace Type: State-Based Exchange
Phone: 1-877-623-6765
Medicare / SHIP Counseling
SHINE (Serving the Health Insurance Needs of Everyone)
Phone: 1-800-223-2559
Plus: ACA Health Insurance Subsidies, EITC, Child Tax Credit, SSI, SSDI, Pell Grants, VA Benefits, School Meals, Head Start, and more.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What government benefits am I eligible for in Massachusetts?
Massachusetts residents may qualify for programs including MassHealth (Medicaid), SNAP (food assistance), LIHEAP energy assistance, childcare subsidies, tax credits like EITC and CTC, and more. Eligibility depends on your household size, income, and other factors. Use our free screener to check all programs at once.
How do I apply for MassHealth in Massachusetts?
You can apply for MassHealth online at https://www.mahealthconnector.org or by calling 1-800-841-2900. Massachusetts has expanded Medicaid, so adults earning up to 138% of the federal poverty level may qualify.
How do I apply for SNAP (food stamps) in Massachusetts?
Apply for SNAP online at https://dtaconnect.eohhs.mass.gov or call 1-877-382-2363. Massachusetts uses Broad-Based Categorical Eligibility, so the gross income limit is 200% of the federal poverty level. Net income must be at or below 100% FPL.