NEW HAMPSHIRE
Find out how much assistance your family may receive in New Hampshire, based on your income.
The benefits listed below are estimates of what a single-parent family of two with no income can expect to receive in New Hampshire, including Medicaid.
Summer EBT/SUN Bucks is only available during the summer months of June, July, and August.
This is an unofficial benefits estimator and not an application. No personal data is collected or stored. Actual amounts may vary based on individual circumstances, location, eligibility criteria, and recent data updates at the time of application.
New Hampshire Financial Assistance to Needy Families (FANF)
New Hampshire’s Financial Assistance for Needy Families (FANF) Program provides temporary cash benefits to low-income families with dependent children in New Hampshire.
The cash assistance available under FANF is temporary in nature, and it’s limited to a maximum of 60 months. The amount depends upon the family’s income, resources, and living arrangements.
New Hampshire passed legislation in 2017 to tie FANF benefit levels to 60% of the federal poverty line and to adjust them automatically each year. 1
How much cash assistance will I get in NH?
According to the latest data, the maximum benefit for a family of three is $1,291 per month, making it the most generous of any state.
Parents of families eligible for FANF cash assistance are also eligible for Medicaid.
New Hampshire Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
New Hampshire SNAP provides eligible individuals and households with monthly benefits used to purchase food items at grocery stores, supermarkets or other participating food retailers.
The amount of SNAP benefit you will receive largely depends upon your household size and income. For example, eligible family of three in New Hampshire with no income may receive up to $768 per month.
If you are accepted into the program, your benefits are automatically deposited to your EBT Card each month you are eligible.
How do I apply for SNAP in NH?
Applications for SNAP can be done online via NH EASY — New Hampshire’s Electronic Application System where you can apply for assistance, check eligibility, track your application status, and more.
DHHS Customer Service Center
(844) 275-3447
The New Hampshire Food Bank runs a mobile pantry and helps people apply for SNAP benefits. It can also be reached at (877) 347-7627. Its website has a map of food banks in the state.
New Hampshire SUN Bucks
According to the Department of Health and Human Services, due to delay, the benefits will only be distributed from November 2024 to January 2025 on a monthly basis.
SUN Bucks provides grocery-buying benefits to low-income families with school-aged children who lose access to free or reduced-price school meals when schools are closed for the summer.
Each eligible child will get a one-time $120 for groceries — that’s $40 per month for June, July, and August. Families may receive SUN Bucks alongside SNAP and WIC benefits.
Families who take part in the SNAP or TANF program, or whose children are part of the free and reduced-price lunch program at school will be automatically enrolled.
If you’re not sure if you need to apply or will get SUN Bucks automatically, use this eligibility checker to find out.
New Hampshire Medicaid
New Hampshire Medicaid serves low-income individuals and families in New Hampshire who lack adequate resources to pay for medical care, covering services like regular doctor check-ups, emergency room visits, prescription drugs, visits to specialists, and more.
Eligible participants are children under the age of 19, pregnant women, low-income families with children, and people who are aged, blind, or who have disabilities.
What is the maximum income to qualify for Medicaid in NH?
As New Hampshire is expanding Medicaid coverage, Medicaid now covers almost all non-elderly adults up to 138% of poverty level through a health plan called Granite Advantage Health Care.
Children under age 19 are eligible for CHIP with household incomes no higher than 323% of poverty level. For a family of three, that’s about $83,399.
| NH Medicaid | 323% | 201% | 138% |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $48,644 | $30,271 | $20,783 |
| 2 | $66,021 | $41,084 | $28,207 |
| 3 | $83,399 | $51,898 | $35,632 |
| 4 | $100,776 | $62,712 | $43,056 |
| 5 | $118,153 | $73,526 | $50,480 |
| 6 | $135,531 | $84,340 | $57,905 |
| 7 | $152,908 | $95,153 | $65,329 |
| 8 | $170,286 | $105,967 | $72,754 |
How do I apply for Medicaid in NH?
To apply for Medicaid, go to NH EASY (available from 6:00 AM until 12:00 AM), and complete an application online. Proof of income and household circumstances are required.
Medicaid Service Center
(844) 275-3447
New Hampshire Child Care Scholarship
New Hampshire provides financial assistance for income-eligible New Hampshire families who need help paying for child care. This assistance is known as NH Child Care Scholarship.
As a condition of eligibility, applicants must be working, looking for work, going to school, or involved in the NH Employment Program to qualify.
Families who receive Financial Assistance to Needy Families (FANF) and are in the FANF work program are given priority and will not be placed on the wait list.
What is the income limit for child care assistance in New Hampshire?
A family is considered “income eligible” when their gross monthly income is at or below the federal poverty level at the time of initial application, with no copay. A family with income over 85% of the State Median Income (SMI) is not eligible.
How do I apply for child care assistance in New Hampshire?
There are 11 District Offices in NH that help families apply for child care assistance. To apply for a NH Child Care Scholarship, go to NH EASY or call (844) 275-3447 to schedule an appointment.
New Hampshire Special Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
New Hampshire WIC is a federally funded program that provides healthy supplemental foods for eligible pregnant women, new mothers, infants and children under age 5 who meet the income guidelines.
To be eligible, you must be a resident of the state of New Hampshire, have a medical or nutritional risk, and have a gross household income less than 185% of the federal poverty guidelines.
What is the income limit for WIC in NH?
| Family Size | ANNUAL LIMIT | MONTLY LIMIT | WEEKLY LIMIT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $27,861 | $2,322 | $536 |
| 2 | $37,814 | $3,151 | $727 |
| 3 | $47,767 | $3,981 | $919 |
| 4 | $57,720 | $4,810 | $1,110 |
| 5 | $67,673 | $5,639 | $1,301 |
| 6 | $77,626 | $6,469 | $1,493 |
| 7 | $87,579 | $7,298 | $1,684 |
| 8 | $97,532 | $8,128 | $1,876 |
How do I apply for WIC in NH?
WIC Agencies provide services in all New Hampshire counties. You may call the State WIC Agency at (800) 942-4321 to be connected to a WIC office closest to where you live.
New Hampshire Rental Assistance Program
The application process for the NH Emergency Rental Assistance Program (NHERAP) was paused on October 21, 2022, and will not be reopened.
Funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), NH Rental Assistance Program helps qualified tenants with their rent payments by paying a portion of the monthly rent directly to the landlord.
Priority is given to extremely low-income families with children, those with household earnings less than 30% of an area’s median income.
To apply for rental assistance, complete the application form and return it to New Hampshire Housing at the address listed below.
New Hampshire Housing Finance Authority
Assisted Housing Division
PO Box 5087
Manchester, NH 03108
(800) 439-7247 (ext 9266)
New Hampshire Fuel Assistance Program (FAP)
New Hampshire’s Fuel Assistance Program (FAP) provides one-time financial assistance to qualified households who are having trouble paying for heat during the winter season.
Benefits range from $243 to $2,419, depending on household income and energy costs. Priority is given to households with elderly members, disabled members, and/or households with young children.
What is the income limit for fuel assistance in NH?
The state of New Hampshire’s income guidelines are currently based on 60% of the State Median Income (SMI). For a family of three, it’s $6,156 per month.
How do I apply for fuel assistance in NH?
To apply for fuel assistance in NH, please contact your local Community Action Agency (CAA) to set up an appointment or dial 2-1-1 for additional information.
New Hampshire Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP)
NOTICE: Funding is no longer available for LIHWAP. Households may not receive LIHWAP benefits at this time.
New Hampshire LIHWAP provides emergency assistance to low-income households who are disconnected or are in imminent threat of disconnection. Priority is given to households with the elderly, disabled or a young child under age 6.
Under New Hampshire’s LIHWAP, eligible households may receive up to $1,500 within a 12-month period towards the payment of existing arrearages.
How do I get help paying my water bill in NH?
If you are in danger of falling behind on your water bills and need help, please contact your local Community Action Agency (CAA) to set up an appointment or learn more about the application process.
New Hampshire Unemployment Insurance
New Hampshire Unemployment Insurance (UI) provides temporary financial assistance to workers who are temporarily out of work through no fault of their own.
To be eligible for benefits in New Hampshire, you must meet the following criteria:
- You must have lost employment through no fault of your own.
- You must have earned at least $1,400 each in 2 separate quarters during the base period — the first 12 months of the 15 months prior to filing a claim.
- You must be unemployed or partially employed and earning less than your weekly unemployment insurance benefits.
As a condition of eligibility, you are also required to actively seek suitable employment each week that you are collecting benefits. Failure to do so will result in denial of benefits.
How much is NH unemployment benefits?
If you are eligible for unemployment benefits, you may receive a weekly payment amount between $32 and $427. The maximum length of New Hampshire unemployment benefits is 26 weeks.
How do I file for unemployment online in NH?
Filing for unemployment compensation can be done either via online or by phone at (800) 266-2252, Monday through Friday, 8 am to 4:30 pm EST.
New Hampshire Promise Program
Pell Grant-eligible students attending New Hampshire’s community colleges can now access so-called “last dollar” financial support to cover any remaining tuition expenses after other aid has been exhausted.
The term “last-dollar program” means that students would draw upon any available public funding first before being awarded Promise Program funds.
The program is open to students at all seven of the state’s community colleges who have completed the FAFSA and qualify for Pell Grants.
Participants must also be enrolled in at least six credits per semester. Full and part-time students are eligible.
How do I apply for NH Promise Program?
No additional application is required as long as you’ve completed the FAFSA application. The financial aid office at your college will assist you if deemed eligible.