Financial Assistance

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The Temporary Cash Assistance (TCA) program gives money to families with kids who need temporary help. It also helps them get ready to be independent through work.

If you have a disability and a low income, the Temporary Disability Assistance Program (TDAP) can help. It can take a while to get a decision about federal disability payments. This program gives you temporary cash while you wait.

Get cash when you need it from the Emergency Assistance for Families with Children (EAFC) program. You can use it to pay rent or utilities, or for other family emergencies.

Look at different health and dental insurance plans and pick the right one for you.

Maryland has a Medicaid program. Learn about benefits for adults, kids, seniors, and people with disabilities.

The Maryland Children's Health Program (MCHP) gives free health coverage to kids. This is for families who do not make enough money to buy their own health insurance, but make too much money to get Medicaid.

​A Medicare Savings Program can help pay your Medicare Part A and Part B. If you qualify, the program might also pay for other medical expenses.

The Employed Individuals with Disabilities (EID) Program helps you if you're working and have a disability. It lets you buy into Medicaid, even if you earn too much money to normally qualify.

Maryland Equips provides free medical equipment and assistive technology. Anyone in Maryland who has an illness, injury, or disability can get this equipment for free.

The Breast and Cervical Cancer Program (BCCP) offers free or low-cost breast and cervical cancer tests.

The Breast and Cervical Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment (BCCDT) Program helps residents with breast or cervical cancer. Find free and low-cost treatment services.

Maryland AIDS Drug Assistance Program (MADAP) ensures that people have access to the medication they need to stay healthy.

The Office of Home Energy Programs (OHEP) can help you pay for your energy bills. It also offers services to keep your power on and make your home use less energy.

Get help making your home more energy efficient and lowering utility costs. Find out who qualifies and how to apply for money to fix your heating, cooling, and other home repairs.

The MEA Solar Access Program helps Maryland residents who qualify get solar panels for free. These panels power homes with energy that is clean, costs less, and is good for the environment.

Apply for or learn more about Maryland’s Housing Choice Voucher Program. Find contact information for each county. You can also see the waitlist status and links to details about state programs.

The Senior Assisted Living Subsidy (SALS) program helps seniors pay for a variety of services. These include meals, personal care, and 24-hour supervision for residents who need help.

If you are pregnant, a new mother, or have a child under five, Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) can help. This program offers nutrition advice, breastfeeding support, and healthy foods.

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) helps low-income households buy healthy food.

Eligible older adults can receive money to buy fresh fruits and vegetables. The money can be used at local farmers markets and farm stands.

Eligible students (ages 5-18) can get money for food during the summer when school is out.

The Child Care Scholarship Program helps families pay for child care and early education.

The BOOST program provides scholarship awards for some low-income students to attend a participating nonpublic school.

The Homestead Tax Credit keeps your property taxes from going up too much each year. It limits the increase in your home's taxable value to 10% or less, so you don't pay tax on the extra growth.

The Homeowners Property Tax Credit Program puts a limit on how much you pay in property taxes. The amount is based on how much money your family makes.

If you qualify, the EITC will either reduce or eliminate the amount of the state and local income tax that you owe.

Qualified applicants may use this tax credit to pay down their student loan debt.

There's help for those helping others in Maryland. Check out these programs for employees in public service, health care, and other fields.

Learn about mortgage relief and how to manage consumer debt.

If your loved one was getting public assistance and you can't afford their funeral, this program can help.

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