Independent guides to U.S. benefits & programs
Find the support that
fits your situation.
Understand the programs, check the requirements, and find the official next step. Start with what you need help with.
Browse all 74 guidesWhat do you need help with?
- Veterans & military familiesVA benefits, education, health care, and housing.
- Small businessLoans, contracting programs, and business support.
- Education & student aidPell Grants, college costs, and financial aid.
- Family, food & housingFood assistance, child care, cash aid, and housing.
- Tax credits & savingsCredits, deductions, and saving for the future.
- Health care & disabilityCoverage, care costs, and disability-related support.
- Help with household billsPhone, internet, and utility bill programs.
A good place to start
All guides →Health & disability
Medi-Cal Income Limits 2026: Who Qualifies & How to Apply in California
Latest guides
RSS feed ↗One Big Beautiful Bill Pell Grant Changes for 2026-27
How the One Big Beautiful Bill Act changes Pell Grant eligibility for 2026-27: the new SAI cutoff, the full-scholarship rule, and Workforce Pell.
Tax & savingsSaver's Credit Ends in 2026: Saver's Match Starts in 2027
2026 is the last year of the Saver's Credit. In 2027 the Saver's Match starts paying up to $1,000 into your retirement account. Income limits inside.
Family & housingCalWORKs Child Care Stages 1, 2 & 3 in California (2026)
How CalWORKs child care Stages 1, 2, and 3 work in California in 2026: who qualifies, paying a relative, TrustLine delays, and what happens when aid ends.
EducationPell Grant Eligibility 2026: Who Qualifies, How to Apply
No income cutoff: Pell Grant eligibility for 2026-27 runs on your SAI. The $14,790 line, the $740-$7,395 range, new rules, and each step in order.
Tax & savingsCalifornia Property Tax Postponement 2026: Senior Guide
California seniors 62+ can postpone property taxes in 2026. See the income limit, 5% interest, lien rules, and the Oct 1-Feb 10 deadline to apply.
Looking for a figure or its source date?Open the published verification records
The verification board
Recorded figures and source-check dates for the guides listed here. These are not a new verification; confirm current details with the agency.
| Program | The number that matters | Verified against | Last verified |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saver's Credit Ends in 2026: Saver's Match Starts in 2027 | Up to $1,000/person credit | IRS Notice 2025-67 (2026 Saver's Credit income limits) and IRS Notice 2024-65 (Saver's Match rules under the SECURE 2.0 Act) | |
| CalWORKs Child Care Stages 1, 2 & 3 in California (2026) | $8,054/mo income limit (Stage 3, family of 3) | California Department of Social Services bulletins | |
| Pell Grant Eligibility 2026: Who Qualifies, How to Apply | $7,395 max award | U.S. Department of Education / Federal Student Aid guidance | |
| California Property Tax Postponement 2026: Senior Guide | $55,181 income limit | the California State Controller’s Office (SCO) | |
| CalABLE Account Eligibility 2026: New Age 46 Rule | $20,000/yr contribution cap | CalABLE (calable.ca.gov), the ABLE National Resource Center, and IRS | |
| California Renters Credit 2026 | Up to $500 credit | the California Franchise Tax Board (FTB) | |
| CalWORKs Homeless Assistance California 2026 | $85–$145/day (Temporary HA) | CDSS and California Welfare and Institutions Code § 11450 | |
| CAPI California 2026: Payment Amount and Eligibility | Up to $1,233.94/mo (individual) | the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) and Disability Benefits 101 | |
| Family PACT California Income Limits 2026 (Free Care) | $31,920/yr income limit (individual) | the 2026 HHS federal poverty guidelines | |
| Foster Youth Tax Credit California 2026 (FYTC) | Up to $1,189 credit | the California Franchise Tax Board (FTB) | |
| Get Paid to Care for a Family Member in California (IHSS) | $16.90–$23.00/hr wage | the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) | |
| Medicare Savings Programs California 2026: QMB/SLMB/QI | $1,816/mo income limit (single) | DHCS, Medicare.gov, and CMS | |
| SUN Bucks California 2026: 120 Per Child | $120 per child | CDSS and USDA FNS | |
| California Young Child Tax Credit 2026 (YCTC) | Up to $1,189 credit | the California Franchise Tax Board (FTB) |