Links to Earned Benefits Information
Access to information is the first step to connecting employees with the many earned benefits and financial
supports available to them. S, we’ve put together a list of important sites that you can direct employees to
details on different programs and how to apply for them.
Tax Credits
American OTC IRS Fact Sheet
Official IRS overview of the AOTC – an educational credit for tuition and expenses for undergraduate students
that’s worth up to $2500.
Child Tax Credit IRS Fact Sheet
Official IRS overview of the CTC – a credit up to $1000 per qualifying child for any worker who earned more than $3000 in 2009.
Child and Dependent Care Credit IRS Fact Sheet
Official IRS overview of the CDCC – a non-refundable credit for expenses to care for a child or dependent with
disabilities in order to work for up to $2100.
Center on Budget and Policy Priorities’ EITC information page.
An extensive overview and collection of articles on the EITC.
IRS Earned Income Tax Credit Information Site
Learn everything you need to about the EITC here – from eligibility information to ways to participate in
National EITC Awareness Day, January 29th, 2010!
IRS Credit Overview Fact Sheet
Official IRS overview of several of primary federal-level tax credits.
National Community Tax Coalition Site.
The Coalition site contains the latest EITC news, info on community-based free tax preparation programs, trainings, events and resources.
National Women’s Law Center’s EITC Resource Page.
The NWLC site has a wide range of tax credit resources for parents, advocates and service providers, including fliers
on tax credits specific to all 50 states and the District of Columbia.
Nutrition and Health Benefits
The AARP Foundation and the
National Coalition on Aging SNAP Application Forms Services
Interactive maps that allow you to locate information about your state’s SNAP program and to download the necessary application
forms or apply online.
Official Food and Drug Administration SNAP Site
A comprehensive site that can answer any question about SNAP. Be sure to check out the outreach section for free downloadable
fliers, posters and fact sheets.
The InsureKidsNow Application Map
Interactive maps that allow you to locate information about your state’s CHIP program, download the necessary application
forms or apply online.
Official InsureKidsNow Site
A comprehensive site that can answer any question about CHIP. Be sure to check out the outreach section for free downloadable
fliers, posters and fact sheets.
Official USDHHS Medicaid Page
US Department of Health and Human Services page that explains what Medicaid is and who is eligible.
Official WIC Site
The official USDA Food and Nutrition Service WIC website provides detailed information on the program, including
eligibility requirements and details on how to apply.
Benefits for the Home
Official LIHEAP Site
The official US Department of Health and Human Services LIHEAP page provides a general overview of the benefit program,
including a state-by-by state listing of services.
The LIHEAP Clearinghouse
A federally-sponsored web-based, information service that oversees the NEAR project along with the National Center for
Appropriate Technology, which is geared to LIHEAP service providers. The Clearinghouse is a great source of workplace
outreach materials and additional information on how to assist your employees.
The Campaign for Energy Assistance
The Campaign for Home Energy Assistance is a coalition representing advocates for LIHEAP -- both social service agencies
and utility associations. Visit the Campaign’s website for a list of helpful resources and additional information about
the LIHEAP program.
Homeownership Preservation Foundation
An organization that connects homeowners with HUD-certified housing counseling agencies and experts through The Homeowner's
HOPE™ Hotline at 1-888-995-HOPE™.
Making Home Affordable Official Site
Homeowners at-risk for losing their homes can quickly and privately find out if their eligible for either the Home Affordable
Modification Program or the Home Affordable Refinance Program using a federally-sponsored online screening tool.
Hope for Homeowners Official Site
Employees can find out detailed information on the Hope for Homeowners program through the official HUD/FSA-sponsored site.
National Foreclosure Mitigation Counseling Program
A website sponsored by HUD and administered by NHSA member, NeighborWorks® America,
which has a searchable list of local housing counselor agencies and other helpful resources.
Hope Now
An alliance between counselors, mortgage companies, investors, and other mortgage market participants including NeighborWorks® America
and another one of NHSA’s members, Catholic Charities USA.
The alliance works to help as many homeowners as possible through coordinated, strategic outreach.
Benefits for Families with Children
The InsureKidsNow Application Map
Interactive maps that allow you to locate information about your state’s CHIP program, download the necessary application
forms or apply online.
Official InsureKidsNow Site
A comprehensive site that can answer any question about CHIP. Be sure to check out the outreach section for free downloadable
fliers, posters and fact sheets.
Official WIC Site
The official USDA Food and Nutrition Service WIC website provides detailed information on the program, including eligibility
requirements and details on how to apply.
The Official IRS EITC Information Site. Learn everything you
need to about the EITC here – from what EITC is to how to participate in National EITC Awareness Day, January 29th, 2010!
American OTC IRS Fact Sheet
Official IRS overview of the AOTC – an educational credit for tuition and expenses for undergraduate students that’s worth up to $2500.
Child Tax Credit IRS Fact Sheet
Official IRS overview of the CTC – a credit up to $1000 per qualifying child for any worker who earned more than $3000 in 2009.
Child and Dependent Care Credit IRS Fact Sheet
Official IRS overview of the CDCC – a non-refundable credit for expenses to care for a child or dependent with disabilities
in order to work for up to $2100.
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
Infants, toddlers, and children with disabilities may be eligible for free special education services, including screenings,
evaluations, and treatment plans. For more information about IDEA, direct employees to: http://idea.ed.gov/
North American Council on Adoption Services State Fact Sheets
Parents who have adopted children with “special needs” – such as physical or metal disabilities, belongs to specific
minority groups, etc. – from the child welfare system may have a range of state-based financial supports. For additional
information on eligibility criteria, visit: http://www.nacac.org/policy/statefactsheets.html
Other Benefits
The Medicare Rights Center Website
The Medicare Rights Center is a national, nonprofit consumer service organization that works to ensure access to affordable
health care for older adults and people. Their website includes offers easy to understand answers to questions about Medicare
and even provides the Medicare Interactive tool, which provides screening or the program:
http://www.medicarerights.org/about-mrc/
Supplemental Security Administration Site
SSI is available for seniors who or disabled or living on very-limited financial resources as well as “seriously” disabled
children under 18. To apply online or learn more about this program, employees can visit:
http://www.socialsecurity.gov
Official Temporary Assistance to Needy Families Program Site
TANF is a federally-funded financial support program that supplies families with no or very low-incomes with temporary cash
subsidies. In general, most employed persons will not meet the eligibility criteria for TANF, but some part-time lower-wage
earners may be able to receive limited, short-term assistance. To find out more information on TANF direct employees to the
official website for the Office of Family Assistance:
http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/ofa/tanf/about.html
US Department of Veterans Affairs Benefits Page
There are numerous benefits aimed at supporting veterans – from medical assistance to educational funds and help paying for a
home. To find out more about these programs, the best place to start is to have employees who have served in the military visit
the official US Department of Veterans Affairs site:
http://www.vba.va.gov/VBA/benefits/factsheets/index.asp#BM1