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Public Benefits

Public Benefits are things that the government gives to help support you. Public Benefits include public assistance, Medicaid, food stamps, social security, SSI, or disability payments.

Zahra’s family received food stamps as a public benefit to help pay for groceries for her.

Public benefits are programs that help families meet basic needs. You might get help with food, healthcare, housing, or money if your family qualifies. These benefits come from the government and are meant to support your well-being.

Other pages to check out

I Need Help

from NYC Human Resources Administration

Related terms

  • Public Benefits

    are programs through with the government helps you, like Medicaid insurance.

  • Child Support

    a court order that says that one a parent has to pay money to help raise a child. Child support can last until the child is 21 years old.