Massachusetts Benefit Programs: 2026 Eligibility Guides
Plain-language guides to the major benefit programs available to Massachusetts residents — current 2026 income limits, benefit amounts, and step-by-step application help. Or skip the reading and check all of them at once with our free 5-minute eligibility prescreener.
Check all programs at onceCheck 2026 MassHealth income limits for adults, children, and pregnant women in Massachusetts. Free eligibility check in minutes — apply online with step-by-step help in 6 languages.
Am I eligible for SNAP in MA? Check 2026 Massachusetts SNAP income limits and benefit amounts — up to $975/month for a family of 4. Free eligibility check, apply in ~15 minutes.
Massachusetts fuel assistance (LIHEAP) pays $200–$2,400+ toward winter heating bills. Households earning up to 60% of state median income qualify — check eligibility free in minutes.
WIC provides healthy food, nutrition support, and breastfeeding help for pregnant women and children under 5 in Massachusetts. Income up to 185% FPL qualifies — and MassHealth or SNAP enrollment qualifies you automatically.
Working families in Massachusetts can claim up to $8,046 in federal EITC plus a 40% state match — over $11,000 combined for families with 3+ children. Check if you qualify free.