Find the help your household qualifies for.

Answer about 15 quick questions. See which food, health, housing and money programs may fit you, the papers you need, and where to apply.

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  • Free, always
  • No account needed
  • About 3 minutes
Example results
SNAPMoney for groceries
Likely
MedicaidFree or low-cost health care
Likely
Tax credit (EITC)A bigger tax refund
Likely
LIHEAPHelp with energy bills
Worth checking
LifelineCheaper phone or internet
Worth checking
Papers to gather9 items
Every result comes with a document list and a link to apply. Print it, or have it emailed to you.

What do you need help with?

Pick one to start. You can add more during the check.

FoodSNAP, WIC and school meals Health careMedicaid, CHIP and Medicare help Money and taxesEITC, child tax credit and SSI HousingRent help and Section 8 BillsHeating, power, phone and internet Kids and childcareHead Start and childcare help School and jobsPell Grants and job training Seniors and veteransMedicare help, SSI, VA benefits Help todayFood banks, shelters and 2-1-1

How it works

No forms to fill in and nothing to sign. This is a check, not an application.

  1. Answer 15 questions

    Household size, income, age and a few yes or no questions. Tap to answer. It takes about 3 minutes.

  2. See what may fit

    You get a list of programs you likely qualify for, and some worth checking, each with the papers to gather.

  3. Apply with a guide

    Follow a step-by-step guide for your state, print your checklist, or have your results emailed to you.

Already know what you need?

Go straight to the tool that helps.

Application Coach

Where to apply in your state, what each form asks, and what happens after you send it.

Open the coach

Document checklist

Pick your programs and get one printable list of every paper to bring, with nothing repeated.

Make my checklist

Local help

Food banks, shelters, bill help and more near your ZIP code, plus 2-1-1 when you need a person.

Find help near me

Step-by-step guides: SNAP · Medicaid · WIC · EITC · LIHEAP

Straight answers before you start

Still unsure? Email us or call 2-1-1.

Is it really free?

Yes. The check, the guides and the checklist are free, with no account and no catch. The government programs themselves are also free to apply for. Nobody should charge you to apply.

Does this sign me up for anything?

No. This is a check, not an application. It shows you what may fit and how to apply. You apply directly with each program, and our guides show you where.

Is this a government website?

No. BenefitIntel is a free tool from iCoach Solutions, a private company. We are not connected to any government program. Each program decides who qualifies, so your results are estimates.

What happens to my answers?

Your answers are worked out on your own device and are not saved by us. If you choose to email yourself your results, we keep your email (and phone, if you add it) so we can send them. Read the privacy policy for the details.

How accurate are the results?

They are a good starting point, based on each program's published rules. Rules change and every case is different, so a program can still say yes when we say "worth checking", or no when we say "likely". When in doubt, apply.

Rather talk it through?

You don't have to figure this out alone.

Call 2-1-1

Free and open 24/7. A local specialist can connect you with food, housing, bill help and more.

Dial 2-1-1

Call BenefitIntel

An automated phone assistant picks up any time and can help you get started.

(253) 368-0610

Email us

Questions about your results, the guides or the site.

support@benefitintel.org

Three minutes could change your month.

Free, private, and no account needed.

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