Benefits A to Z
Every program,
from CHIP to WIC.
The main federal and state programs in one list. Tick any two or three to compare them side by side.
Low-cost health coverage for children in families that earn too much for Medicaid.
A refundable tax credit for working people with low to moderate income.
Free early learning, meals and family support for young children in low-income families.
Helps pay rent to a private landlord. Most areas have waiting lists.
Can't work because of a disability and have worked long enough.
Monthly payments for people with little income and savings who are 65 or older, blind or disabled.
Cash help and work support for families with children. Your state names and runs it.
Weekly payments for a time if you lost your job through no fault of your own.
Tax-free monthly payments for veterans with a disability connected to service.
Healthy food and nutrition support during pregnancy and for children under 5.
Compare side by side
2 of 3 selected| SSI Supplemental Security Income | SSDI Social Security Disability Insurance | |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Monthly payments for people with little income and savings who are 65 or older, blind or disabled. | Monthly payments if you can't work because of a disability and have worked long enough. |
| Who runs it | Federal · SSA | Federal · SSA |
| Who it's for | Low income, Disability, Older adults | Disability, Workers |
| Based on | Income and resources. | Work history, earnings under $1,620 a month (2026) |
| How much | Up to $994 a month, one person (2026) | Based on your earnings record |
| Where to apply | Social Security | ssa.gov, phone or office |
Reading the labels
Same rules in every state. You deal with a federal agency or the IRS.
Federal law and money runs it, your state decides who qualifies and how much it pays.
Your state sets who qualifies and how much. Names and amounts can differ.
Claimed on your tax return, not through a benefits office.