Information on Federal Government Benefit Programs

Information on Federal Government Benefit Programs - Benefits.gov Website

Eligibility

Open to all

Required documents

None

Hours

- Phone Hours: 7 am - 7 pm Monday - Friday CST - Website available 24 hours day/7 days a week

(800)333-4636

Voice - 1-800-FED-INFO

https://www.Benefits.gov

Application process

- Visit website for information and screening for federal government programs. For persons without internet access, phone assistance is available - Unable to respond to specific scenarios or provide personalized advice

Service area

Description

The website has detailed information on more than 1,000 federal and state government benefit programs. Each program has an online screening tool for eligibility. The Benefit Finder tool is available on the website to find eligible benefits and be directed to the agency to apply. Programs include, but are not limited to: - Child care/support ?- Housing and energy assistance - Food/nutrition ?- Health care - Loans/loan repayment - Living assistance ?- Social Security/pensions? - Scholarships and fellowships - Veteran and active duty benefits

What's Here

Child Care Expense Assistance Applications Veteran Benefits Assistance Food Stamps/SNAP Applications Federal Government Information Services Benefits Screening Scholarships

Providing organization

Benefits.gov Website

An official benefits website of the U.S. government. Provides information on more than 1,000 federal and state benefit programs. Informs citizens of benefits for which they may be eligible, how to apply for assistance, and a benefit finder on the website to find eligible benefits and be directed to the agency to apply.