DSS offices remain open; to limit the spread of COVID-19, clients are asked to contact us by phone and online. Call 1-866-843-7212 so we can be serve you by phone. Apply online using ASSIST.
Regular maintenance activities will occur tonight on Tuesday nights from 5 pm- 8 pm. You may experience an outage during this time. Thank you
Easily apply for benefits
ASSIST is an online application for Delawareans to apply for health and social service programs.
Not sure if you qualify?
Use our screening tool to see if you are eligible for benefits.
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Returning Users
If you have already applied or have created an account before, you can use
your ASSIST account to do any of the following:
Apply with ASSIST
A streamlined and dynamic application for multiple programs.
ASSIST also provides screening which uses basic information to determine if you are potentially eligible for a service.
Medicaid
Food Bank
Food Supplement Program
Qualified Medicare Beneficiary
Delaware Healthy Children Program
National School Lunch Program
LIHEAP
Cash Assistance
Child Care Services
Long Term Care
Provides medical coverage to low-income individuals and families.
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