VIRGINIA · PROGRAM DIRECTORY
Benefits & Assistance
This page is a starting directory of major public benefit and assistance programs available to Virginia residents, combining Virginia-specific programs with national programs administered in Virginia. For Virginia's central application portal, see our Virginia Benefit Finder.
Food and nutrition assistance
SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program): apply through CommonHelp
WIC (Women, Infants and Children): administered by the Virginia Department of Health
Health coverage
Medicaid and FAMIS: apply through Virginia DMAS or CommonHelp
Health Insurance Marketplace: HealthCare.gov
Cash and family assistance
TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families): apply through CommonHelp
Child care subsidy: Virginia Department of Education, doe.virginia.gov
Energy and utility assistance
LIHEAP / Virginia Energy Assistance Program: see the Virginia DSS Energy Assistance page, and our Homeowner Rebates page
Federal disability and retirement benefits
Social Security, SSI, and SSDI: administered by the Social Security Administration
Unemployment
Unemployment insurance: Virginia Employment Commission, vec.virginia.gov
Not all programs are listed here yet; we are expanding coverage over time. For a full list of the agencies we cite, see Official Sources. To find the single best starting point for Virginia-specific programs, use our Virginia Benefit Finder.
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Last Verified: August 28, 2026