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Benefits.gov Issues Newsletter

The federal benefits Web site, Benefits.gov, has issued its newsletter on accessing various federal and state benefits.  You can read the Benefits.gov newsletter below.

Compass Newsletter

October 1, 2021

You Asked, Benefits.gov Answers: Medicaid FAQs!


Medicaid is a joint federal and state program that provides free or low-cost health coverage to millions of Americans, including eligible low-income people, families and children, pregnant women, the elderly, and people with disabilities.  Benefits.gov has put together a list of facts and FAQs to help you find the answers you need.

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Editor's Picks

September 16, 2021

You Asked, Benefits.gov Answers: Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) FAQs

On Benefits.gov, our goal is to make it easier for citizens to find the help they need and connect them to valuable government assistance programs and resources.  Here are a few common questions about Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) answered for you!

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August 19, 2021

Your Guide to Unemployment Insurance Benefits

Have you recently become unemployed through no fault of your own?  Are you looking for temporary financial assistance while searching for new employment opportunities?  In this article, you will learn about how Unemployment Insurance may help you, how to check your eligibility on Benefits.gov, where to apply, and more.

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