I got the news I am "conditionally approved" for SNAP. I realize I should have been getting it for the last... oh, 7.5yrs or so. And if I add up all the benefits I should have gotten... well, it's a lot. It's about equal to my debt, in fact. lmao.
So folks, remember to hoop jump for every benefit you might qualify for. I did apply several other times and failed to get accepted for a plethora of dumb reasons but alas it's on me for not persevering sooner. Learn from my mistakes
Here's some other benefits I also currently have (some context: I am both disabled and poor):
What other benefits do you have? Let's talk about them in the comments so everyone can learn about what they might be eligible for/missing out on. It definitely helps to stretch your limited dollars further!
So folks, remember to hoop jump for every benefit you might qualify for. I did apply several other times and failed to get accepted for a plethora of dumb reasons but alas it's on me for not persevering sooner. Learn from my mistakes
Here's some other benefits I also currently have (some context: I am both disabled and poor):
- the ACP (free internet) [might run out in April write to your reps, people!]
- Medicaid (free state health care)
- discounted Prime ($6.99/mo) that I share with my household (two accounts) [and allows me to subscribe to one Twitch user for free each month]
- disability placard gives me free parking in some states (e.g., Florida) [that's not why I have it but it's a good financial perk when I am there]
- access pass for ppl w/ disabilities gives me free lifetime admission to Natl Parks
- library memberships offer free books/music/movies/video games/events
- free Coursera membership (for everyone unemployed in NY)
- access to ancestry and local newspapers through my local libraries - and free museum passes! (they offer access to these for non-residents for only $10/yr as well which I think is still a steal)
- I think I also qualify for Lifeline ($9.95 off my phone service if eligible) or whatever but I gotta figure it out. And I assume I can't do two versions of the ACP (e.g., QLink for phone and my local ISP for internet)?
What other benefits do you have? Let's talk about them in the comments so everyone can learn about what they might be eligible for/missing out on. It definitely helps to stretch your limited dollars further!