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Benefit ProgramsBelow you'll find links with a brief description of each program or service to help you find what's right for you. 3SquaresVT (formerly food stamps)Helps eligible Vermonters to put three square meals on their tables. Child Care Financial AssistanceHelps eligible families with the cost of child care. Choices for CareSee Long-Term Care Medicaid. Disability Determination ServicesDDS determines the eligibility of Vermonters who apply for disability benefits under Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). We also determine the medical eligibility of Vermonters who apply for Medicaid based on having a disability. Emergency / General AssistanceHelps individuals and families with their emergency basic needs with their emergency basic needs such as housing (including temporary housing), utilities, food/personal needs items, and burial costs. Energy Assistance ProgramThe Energy Assistance Program helps lower-income Vermonters afford electricity for their homes. At this time, energy assistance is only available for Green Mountain Power customers. Essential PersonHelps people who are blind, have a disability, or are 65 and older to stay in their homes. Farm to FamilyHelps you to buy locally-grown fresh vegetables and fruits. Fuel AssistanceHelps eligible Vermonters pay their home heating bills. Health InsuranceThe State of Vermont offers no and low-cost health insurance programs to Vermonters. Home Heating AssistanceSee Fuel Assistance. Housing Assistance - Shelter and ServicesHousing assistance programs and emergency homeless shelters and services throughout the state. Individual Development AccountHelps lower-income Vermonters save money for a home, education, or a small business. Long-Term Care MedicaidChoices for Care — Vermont's Long-Term Care Medicaid Program — helps eligible Vermonters pay for long-term care services in the setting of their choice. Phone AssistanceHelps make phone service more affordable for households with low income. Reach UpHelps families with children by providing cash assistance for basic needs and services that support work. Weatherization ProgramHelps low income residents to save fuel and money by improving the energy efficiency of their homes.
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