Washington Government Benefits
If you live in Washington, you may qualify for several government assistance programs. Below are the major Washington 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.
Washington Aged, Blind or Disabled (ABD) Cash Program
Learn about Washington's ABD Cash Program, which provides cash assistance to low-income adults who are aged, blind, or have a disability, and how to apply.
Read guide →Washington Apple Health (Medicaid)
Learn about Washington Apple Health, the state's Medicaid program offering free or low-cost health coverage, and how to apply.
Read guide →washington-snap.html
Learn about Washington's Basic Food program (SNAP, food stamps), the EBT card, who qualifies, and how to apply through Washington Connection.
Read guide →Washington TANF (Cash Assistance)
Learn about Washington TANF, temporary cash assistance for low-income families with children, who qualifies, and how to apply.
Read guide →Not sure which Washington 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 Washington?
Washington residents may qualify for several programs, including Washington Aged, Blind or Disabled (ABD) Cash Program, Washington Apple Health (Medicaid), washington-snap.html, Washington TANF (Cash Assistance). Eligibility depends on household size, income, and other factors.
How do I know if I qualify for benefits in Washington?
Each Washington 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 Washington 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 Washington benefit programs free to apply for?
Yes. Applying for state and federal benefit programs in Washington is always free through the official state agencies. Benefit Guardian never charges to check your eligibility.