Application for Medical Assistance, Food Stamps, and Cash Assistance
(Separate Website)
This website provides a form that you can use to apply for Food Stamps, Temporary Aid to Needy Families/General Assistance for Children (TANF/GC), Medical Assistance, and Interim Disability Assistance (IDA).
By: D.C. Department of Human Services
Know Your Rights to Food Stamps Provides a description of food stamps and eligibility requirements.
By: Legal Aid Society of the District of Columbia - NW Office
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Know Your Rights to TANF Provides information about Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) and eligibility requirements.
By: Legal Aid Society of the District of Columbia - NW Office
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Amharic / Amharic
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Spanish / Español
Are You Eligible for Any Government Benefits?
(Separate Website)
Enter information into this website and it will give you a report on benefits you may be eligible to receive.
By: GovBenefits, A Partnership of Federal Agencies and Organizations
Benefits Check Up
(Separate Website)
Information on what benefits seniors may be eligible for. Requires filling out a form.
By: National Council on the Aging
Immigrants and Public Benefits
(Separate Website)
A chart summarizing immigrants' eligibility for public benefits.
By: National Immigration Law Center (NILC)
How Social Security Can Make Payments to Someone Who is Managing Your Money For You
(Separate Website)
Social Security's Representative Payment Program provides fiduciary assistance for our beneficiaries who are incapable of managing or directing someone else to manage their Social Security or SSI payments.
By: Social Security Administration
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