New Hampshire Government Benefits
If you live in New Hampshire, you may qualify for several government assistance programs. Below are the major New Hampshire 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.
NH Children's Medicaid (CHIP)
How children in New Hampshire get health coverage through Medicaid and CHIP. Eligibility, what is covered, and official NH DHHS application links.
Read guide →new-hampshire-medicaid.html
How to qualify for and apply to New Hampshire Medicaid (health coverage) through NH DHHS. Eligibility, covered groups, and official application links.
Read guide →new-hampshire-snap.html
How to qualify for and apply to New Hampshire SNAP (food stamps) food assistance through NH DHHS. Eligibility, benefits, and official application links.
Read guide →New Hampshire TANF / FANF (Financial Assistance to Needy Families)
How to qualify for and apply to New Hampshire TANF cash assistance, delivered through the FANF program at NH DHHS. Eligibility and official links.
Read guide →Not sure which New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire?
New Hampshire residents may qualify for several programs, including NH Children's Medicaid (CHIP), new-hampshire-medicaid.html, new-hampshire-snap.html, New Hampshire TANF / FANF (Financial Assistance to Needy Families). Eligibility depends on household size, income, and other factors.
How do I know if I qualify for benefits in New Hampshire?
Each New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire benefit programs free to apply for?
Yes. Applying for state and federal benefit programs in New Hampshire is always free through the official state agencies. Benefit Guardian never charges to check your eligibility.