Benefit
Brazil SUS (Sistema Único de Saúde) Universal Healthcare System
Brazil's Sistema Único de Saúde (SUS) is the largest government-run public healthcare system in the world, providing completely free medical services—from primary care and emergency treatment to organ transplants and HIV/AIDS therapy—to approximately 220 million people. Established by Federal Law 8.080 of 1990 and grounded in Article 196 of the 1988 Brazilian Constitution, SUS guarantees universal, integral, and equitable healthcare to every person on Brazilian soil, including foreigners, with no premiums, co-pays, or enrollment fees.
CalFresh (California SNAP)
Monthly food assistance for low-income Californians, providing an average of $291 per person to help cover grocery costs, with emphasis on work supports and nutrition education.
Canada Child Benefit
Tax-free monthly payment from the Government of Canada to help eligible families cover the cost of raising children under age 18.
Canada Old Age Security (OAS) and Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS)
Canada's Old Age Security (OAS) pension is a non-contributory, tax-funded monthly payment available to Canadians aged 65 and older who meet residency requirements. As the largest single program in the Canadian federal government, OAS provides a basic income floor to over 7 million recipients, with maximum monthly payments of approximately CAD $727.67 for those aged 65–74 and CAD $800.44 for those 75 and older. The Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) adds up to CAD $1,086.88 per month for low-income single seniors, bringing combined OAS and GIS benefits to approximately CAD $1,814 per month for the lowest-income individuals.
Child Care Scholarship Program | Division of Early Childhood
Child care in Maryland can easily rival a mortgage payment. If you’ve ever done the math on what you earn versus what you hand over for daycare, you know the sinking feeling: *Is this even worth working for?*
Chile Pension Garantizada Universal (Universal Guaranteed Pension)
Chile Pensión Garantizada Universal (PGU) is a state-funded universal pension that guarantees a monthly income to all Chilean residents aged 65 and older who do not belong to the wealthiest 10% of the population, regardless of whether they contributed to the pension system during their working years, representing one of the most significant social protection reforms in Latin American history.
Colombia Familias en Acción (Families in Action)
Colombia Familias en Acción is the country largest conditional cash transfer program, providing bimonthly payments to low-income families conditional on children regular school attendance and health check-up compliance, reaching over 2.5 million families across all 32 departments and serving as a cornerstone of Colombia social protection system since 2001.
Colorado CHFA Down Payment Assistance
Forgivable second mortgage and grant options from the Colorado Housing and Finance Authority to help first-time and repeat buyers cover down payments and closing costs.
Colorado Low-income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP)
Seasonal program that helps qualifying Colorado households pay winter heating costs and access emergency furnace repairs.
Connecticut HUSKY Health
Comprehensive Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance coverage for Connecticut residents across HUSKY A, B, C, and D programs.