Indiana Government Benefits
If you live in Indiana, you may qualify for several government assistance programs. Below are the major Indiana 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.
Hoosier Healthwise (Indiana CHIP)
Learn about Hoosier Healthwise, Indiana CHIP, who qualifies for children's and pregnancy health coverage, and how to apply.
Read guide →indiana-medicaid.html
Learn about Indiana Medicaid health coverage, who qualifies for free or low-cost care, and how to apply through Indiana FSSA.
Read guide →indiana-snap.html
Learn about Indiana SNAP (food stamps) food assistance, who qualifies, and how to apply through the Indiana FSSA Division of Family Resources.
Read guide →Indiana TANF (Cash Assistance)
Learn about Indiana TANF cash assistance, who qualifies, and how to apply through the Indiana FSSA Division of Family Resources.
Read guide →Not sure which Indiana 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 Indiana?
Indiana residents may qualify for several programs, including Hoosier Healthwise (Indiana CHIP), indiana-medicaid.html, indiana-snap.html, Indiana TANF (Cash Assistance). Eligibility depends on household size, income, and other factors.
How do I know if I qualify for benefits in Indiana?
Each Indiana 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 Indiana 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 Indiana benefit programs free to apply for?
Yes. Applying for state and federal benefit programs in Indiana is always free through the official state agencies. Benefit Guardian never charges to check your eligibility.