Massachusetts Government Benefits
If you live in Massachusetts, you may qualify for several government assistance programs. Below are the major Massachusetts benefit programs — covering food assistance, health coverage, children's health insurance, and cash assistance — each with a plain-English guide to who qualifies and how to apply.
Massachusetts EAEDC (Emergency Aid to the Elderly, Disabled and Children)
Learn about Massachusetts EAEDC, cash assistance for certain older adults, people with disabilities, and children, and how to apply through DTA.
Read guide →MassHealth (Massachusetts Medicaid & CHIP)
Learn about MassHealth, the Massachusetts program combining Medicaid and CHIP, who qualifies for health coverage, and how to apply.
Read guide →massachusetts-snap.html
Learn about Massachusetts SNAP (food stamps) benefits, who qualifies for monthly EBT food assistance, the Healthy Incentives Program, and how to apply through DTA.
Read guide →Massachusetts TAFDC (Cash Assistance)
Learn about Massachusetts TAFDC, cash assistance for families with children, who qualifies, and how to apply through DTA.
Read guide →Not sure which Massachusetts programs you qualify for?
Many households qualify for more than one program at the same time. Benefit Guardian helps you check eligibility across all of them in a few minutes.
Check my eligibilityFrequently asked questions
What benefit programs are available in Massachusetts?
Massachusetts residents may qualify for several programs, including Massachusetts EAEDC (Emergency Aid to the Elderly, Disabled and Children), MassHealth (Massachusetts Medicaid & CHIP), massachusetts-snap.html, Massachusetts TAFDC (Cash Assistance). Eligibility depends on household size, income, and other factors.
How do I know if I qualify for benefits in Massachusetts?
Each Massachusetts program has its own income and eligibility rules. Benefit Guardian lets you check your likely eligibility across all of these programs in a few minutes.
Can I receive more than one Massachusetts benefit at the same time?
Yes. Many households qualify for more than one program at once — for example, both Medicaid and SNAP. You can apply to each program you may be eligible for.
Are these Massachusetts benefit programs free to apply for?
Yes. Applying for state and federal benefit programs in Massachusetts is always free through the official state agencies. Benefit Guardian never charges to check your eligibility.