$140B
Government benefits go unclaimed every year in the U.S.
White House OMB, 2023
9M
Older adults are eligible for benefits but not enrolled
NCOA/Urban Institute, 2024
~100M
Americans receive some form of government assistance
U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services, 2023
Wisconsin Government Benefits Programs
Explore the main benefit programs available and find the ones that apply to your situation.
Available programs in Wisconsin
SSDI in Wisconsin - Social Security Disability
Monthly income if a disability stops you from working.
SSDI in Wisconsin - Social Security Disability
Monthly income if a disability stops you from working.
Supplemental Security Income in Wisconsin
SSI pays a monthly benefit to people who are 65 or older, blind, or disabled and have very little income and few resources. In Wisconsin, the state adds its own supplement on top of the federal payment.
Supplemental Security Income in Wisconsin
SSI pays a monthly benefit to people who are 65 or older, blind, or disabled and have very little income and few resources. In Wisconsin, the state adds its own supplement on top of the federal payment.
Veterans Benefits in Wisconsin
VA disability compensation pays a tax-free monthly benefit for injuries or illnesses connected to your military service. Wisconsin adds strong state benefits, including a property tax credit and a state GI Bill.
Veterans Benefits in Wisconsin
VA disability compensation pays a tax-free monthly benefit for injuries or illnesses connected to your military service. Wisconsin adds strong state benefits, including a property tax credit and a state GI Bill.
Healthcare Advocacy in Wisconsin
Medicare is federal health coverage for people 65 and older and some younger people with disabilities. Wisconsin's free SHIP counseling can help you pick the right plan and cut your costs.
Healthcare Advocacy in Wisconsin
Medicare is federal health coverage for people 65 and older and some younger people with disabilities. Wisconsin's free SHIP counseling can help you pick the right plan and cut your costs.
Education Advocacy in Wisconsin
An Individualized Education Program (IEP) is a legal plan for a public-school student with a disability. Wisconsin sets firm timelines for evaluating your child and putting supports in place.
Education Advocacy in Wisconsin
An Individualized Education Program (IEP) is a legal plan for a public-school student with a disability. Wisconsin sets firm timelines for evaluating your child and putting supports in place.
BadgerCare Plus (Medicaid) in Wisconsin
Wisconsin's Medicaid program is called BadgerCare Plus, part of the ForwardHealth system. It covers children, parents, pregnant people, and adults with low income.
BadgerCare Plus (Medicaid) in Wisconsin
Wisconsin's Medicaid program is called BadgerCare Plus, part of the ForwardHealth system. It covers children, parents, pregnant people, and adults with low income.
FoodShare (SNAP) in Wisconsin
Wisconsin's SNAP program is called FoodShare. It helps you buy groceries with money loaded each month onto a Wisconsin QUEST card.
FoodShare (SNAP) in Wisconsin
Wisconsin's SNAP program is called FoodShare. It helps you buy groceries with money loaded each month onto a Wisconsin QUEST card.
WIC in Wisconsin
Nutrition support for moms, infants, and young children.
WIC in Wisconsin
Nutrition support for moms, infants, and young children.
Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program (WHEAP)
Wisconsin's LIHEAP is called WHEAP. It helps pay heating and electric bills and provides crisis help when you have an energy emergency.
Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program (WHEAP)
Wisconsin's LIHEAP is called WHEAP. It helps pay heating and electric bills and provides crisis help when you have an energy emergency.
Health Insurance Marketplace in Wisconsin
Wisconsin uses the federal marketplace at HealthCare.gov to sell subsidized private health plans. It is for people who do not have coverage through work, Medicaid, or Medicare.
Health Insurance Marketplace in Wisconsin
Wisconsin uses the federal marketplace at HealthCare.gov to sell subsidized private health plans. It is for people who do not have coverage through work, Medicaid, or Medicare.
Wisconsin Works (W-2) in Wisconsin
Wisconsin's TANF program is called Wisconsin Works, or W-2. It gives low-income parents work-based cash assistance, job training, and case management.
Wisconsin Works (W-2) in Wisconsin
Wisconsin's TANF program is called Wisconsin Works, or W-2. It gives low-income parents work-based cash assistance, job training, and case management.
Earned Income Tax Credit in Wisconsin
The EITC is a refundable tax credit for working people with low to moderate income. Wisconsin adds its own state EITC on top of the federal credit for families with children.
Earned Income Tax Credit in Wisconsin
The EITC is a refundable tax credit for working people with low to moderate income. Wisconsin adds its own state EITC on top of the federal credit for families with children.
Child Tax Credit in Wisconsin
Up to $2,200 per qualifying child under 17.
Child Tax Credit in Wisconsin
Up to $2,200 per qualifying child under 17.
Wisconsin Shares Child Care Subsidy
Wisconsin's child care subsidy is called Wisconsin Shares. It helps working families pay for quality child care while they work, train, or go to school.
Wisconsin Shares Child Care Subsidy
Wisconsin's child care subsidy is called Wisconsin Shares. It helps working families pay for quality child care while they work, train, or go to school.
