Assistance programs in Maryland
Explore public benefits and assistance resources by the kind of help you need. Agencies decide eligibility and availability.
Find programs for your situationFood assistance
Maryland SNAP (Food Supplement Program)
Maryland SNAP helps eligible households buy food using an EBT card. File the application promptly, then complete the interview and requested verification.
Maryland WIC
Maryland WIC supports eligible pregnant, postpartum and breastfeeding participants, infants and children younger than five. A local WIC agency completes enrollment at an appoi
Housing assistance
Maryland Legal Aid
Maryland Legal Aid provides free civil legal services to financially eligible residents. Use the dedicated intake line or online form to request a case review.
Utility assistance
Weatherization Assistance Program (Maryland)
Maryland weatherization helps income-eligible owners and renters with approved home energy improvements. A local weatherization agency handles intake and the energy assessment
Maryland Energy Assistance / Office of Home Energy Programs (OHEP)
Maryland OHEP provides several kinds of energy bill assistance. Heating, electricity and arrearage grants have distinct conditions within the July–June program year.
Health coverage
Maryland Medicaid (HealthChoice) & MCHP
Maryland Medicaid and the Maryland Children’s Health Program provide eligible residents health coverage. Many members receive services through a HealthChoice managed care orga
Cash and income support
Maryland Earned Income Tax Credit
Maryland’s earned income tax credit is claimed through a state income tax return. Check the state calculation even if a federal credit was already claimed.
Maryland Temporary Cash Assistance (TCA)
Maryland Temporary Cash Assistance is the state’s TANF cash program for eligible families with dependent children. Assistance comes with family and work-program obligations.
Unemployment Insurance (Maryland)
Maryland Unemployment Insurance uses BEACON for claims and weekly certifications. Job-search records are entered separately in the Maryland Workforce Exchange.
Maryland Temporary Disability Assistance Program (TDAP)
Maryland TDAP provides cash help to eligible low-income adults with disabilities who do not have dependent children. It can support a short disability period or a pending fede
Additional support
211 Maryland
211 Maryland helps residents find local health and human services, including food, housing and utility resources. Specialists use your location and circumstances to narrow the
Program names come from our existing directory. Funding and rules can change; confirm details with the administering agency before applying.