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Maryland Benefits Screener

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

A free, 3-minute screening checks your eligibility for Food Supplement Program, Maryland Medical Assistance, tax credits, and 20+ other Maryland programs. No SSN required. No account needed.

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of families who screened qualified for at least one program

$11,928

max annual Food Supplement Program benefit for a family of 4 in Maryland

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federal and state programs checked in one screening

What Maryland 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 Supplement Program

Up to $994/mo

Food assistance for families earning under $5,500/mo (family of 4)

Maryland Medical Assistance

Worth $6,000–$14,000/yr

Free healthcare for adults earning under $45,540/yr (family of 4)

Utility Bill Relief

Up to $1,500/yr

OHEP (Office of Home Energy Programs) helps with heating and cooling costs for qualifying households

Maryland Health Connection

$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.

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

See your Maryland results

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

Apply through official portals

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

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

Maryland programs at a glance

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

Maryland Medical Assistance (Medicaid)

Maryland has expanded Medicaid

Adults earning under $22,025/yr (individual) may qualify

Children: families earning under $106,260/yr (family of 4)

Pregnant: earning under $51,391/yr

Food Supplement Program (SNAP)

Family of 4 earning under $66,000/yr (gross) may qualify

Individual earning under $31,920/yr may qualify

Max benefit: $994/mo (family of 4)

Higher income limits available through Broad-Based Categorical Eligibility

OHEP (Office of Home Energy Programs) (Energy Assistance)

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

Income limit: 200% of FPL ($66,000/yr for a family of 4)

Child Care Scholarship Program (CCS)

Subsidized childcare for working families

Income limit: 0% of State Median Income ($90,036/yr for a family of 4)

Temporary Cash Assistance (TCA) (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

Maryland Health Connection

State-based marketplace

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

Phone: 1-855-642-8572

SSI / SSDI

Maryland does not provide a state supplement

Don't leave money on the table

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

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Maryland Benefits Guides

In-depth articles about programs in Maryland

Pago del suplemento estatal de SSI en Maryland 2026: cuánto recibe

Maryland no paga suplemento de SSI a quienes viven de forma independiente. Vea las tasas 2026 de Public Assistance to Adults para vivienda asistida y hogares CARE, y cómo solicitar.

September 10, 2026

Solicitud de WIC en Maryland 2026: límites de ingresos y cómo solicitar

Aprenda cómo solicitar WIC en Maryland, los límites de ingresos actuales según el tamaño del hogar, los documentos requeridos y qué esperar en su primera cita.

August 29, 2026

Calendario de Depósitos EBT de Maryland 2026: Fechas de SNAP por Apellido

Los beneficios de SNAP de Maryland se depositan en su Independence Card entre el día 4 y el 23 según las primeras tres letras de su apellido. Calendario completo 2026.

August 2, 2026

Límites de Ingresos de SSI en Maryland 2026

Límites de ingresos de SSI en Maryland para 2026: tasa federal de beneficio, reglas de ingresos contables, límites de recursos, suplemento estatal y cómo solicitar en Maryland.

July 17, 2026

Elegibilidad para SSI en Maryland 2026: Límites de Ingresos, Requisitos y Cómo Solicitar

Elegibilidad para SSI en Maryland 2026: límites de ingresos, reglas de activos, montos del suplemento estatal y guía paso a paso para solicitar el SSI.

June 29, 2026

Límites de Ingresos de Medicaid en Maryland 2026

Vea los límites de ingresos de Medicaid en Maryland para 2026 según el tamaño del hogar y el tipo de cobertura. Sepa si califica y cómo solicitar a través de Maryland Health Connection.

May 7, 2026

Frequently asked questions

¿Para qué beneficios del gobierno soy elegible en Maryland?

Los residentes de Maryland pueden calificar para programas que incluyen Maryland Medical Assistance (Medicaid), Food Supplement Program (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 Maryland Medical Assistance en Maryland?

Puede solicitar Maryland Medical Assistance en línea en https://www.marylandhealthconnection.gov o llamando al 1-855-642-8572. Maryland ha expandido Medicaid, por lo que los adultos que ganan hasta 138% del nivel federal de pobreza pueden calificar.

¿Cómo solicito Food Supplement Program (cupones de alimentos) en Maryland?

Solicite Food Supplement Program en línea en https://benefits.maryland.gov o llame al 1-800-332-6347. Maryland 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.