Government Benefits

This state and federal government benefit information is for people who live in Maryland.  Similar programs in other states may have different rules. Each benefit program entry gives you the basics of how to apply, who is eligible, your appeal rights, details on finding the law and more.

Missing Vital Records?  Government agencies often require proof of birth, death, marriage, and/or divorce. Find out how and where to obtain those records.

You can find government benefit help in 5 areas:

You can find help on rental housing subsidies in the Landlord Tenant and Housing sections of the Peoples Law Library. 

Cash Income Benefits

Food and Nutrition Benefits

Energy and Utilities

The Maryland Department of Human Services web site has information about kinds of help with energy, eligibility information, and how to apply for help. The MD Energy Assistance Program web site.

Source: Maryland Legal Assistance Network (MLAN)

Last date of review (no legal content) April 2007; (MLAN AC/DD)
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