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Millions of Americans are eligible for government assistance programs and most never claim them. BridgeUp, a free Arise member benefit, cuts through the complexity. Answer a few questions, get matched to programs like Medicaid, SNAP, LIHEAP, and more, and receive step-by-step guidance to apply. It's simple and it’s free.

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This is government assistance, simplified for you

With complex eligibility rules, endless forms, and systems that don't always talk to each other, navigating government assistance can feel overwhelming. BridgeUp changes that. As a free Arise member benefit powered by Starlight, it matches you to federal and state programs based on your specific situation. Healthcare coverage, food assistance, utility support, childcare programs, cash assistance BridgeUp identifies what you may qualify for and walks you through how to apply.

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The programs you may qualify for right now

BridgeUp connects you to government assistance across key areas of everyday life. Here's a look at what may be available to you.

Healthcare

Medicaid and other health coverage programs may be within your reach. BridgeUp helps you find options that keep you and your family healthy without the financial strain.

Food assistance

From SNAP to WIC, nutrition support programs exist to make sure healthy food stays on your table. BridgeUp helps you find out if you qualify.

Utilities

Programs like LIHEAP are designed to help with heating, cooling, and essential energy costs. If your utility bills are stretching your budget, help may be available.

Cash assistance

Tax credits like the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and Child Tax Credit (CTC) can put real money back in your hands. BridgeUp helps you identify what you're entitled to claim.

Childcare

Affordable childcare makes everything else possible. BridgeUp connects you to programs like CCFA that help working families cover the cost of care for their children.

Cash & job support

Between jobs or building toward something new? Unemployment benefits and job support programs are there to help you stay stable while you find your footing.

How it works: from sign-up to support

BridgeUp is designed to be simple. These are the steps you’ll take, from your very first question to your very first benefit.

Answer a few questions

Tell us a little about yourself, your household, your income, your situation. It only takes a few minutes, and everything you share is kept private and secure.

Get matched to programs

BridgeUp's smart matching tool reviews your responses and identifies the government programs most likely to fit your needs.

Check your eligibility

See exactly which programs you may qualify for, with plain-English explanations of what each one offers and what it takes to apply.

Unlock your benefits

Get step-by-step guidance on how to apply and move from eligibility to enrollment with confidence.

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