If you are affected by the Federal Government Shutdown, here are Indiana-based resources available to you right now. This guide keeps things simple: manage cash flow, secure food and health coverage, keep your utilities on, and protect your housing.
NOTE: This information is gathered from public internet sources. Programs change; always click through, confirm details, and beware of scams (no fees to apply for SNAP, Medicaid, UI, housing, or 2-1-1). If something looks off, call the official numbers on the linked sites to verify before sharing personal info. This is not legal, financial, or life advice; seek licensed professionals for help.
🕐 What to do first (10-minute plan)
- Cash flow triage: File or reopen your Unemployment Insurance (UI) claim through the Indiana Department of Workforce Development (DWD) Uplink portal and certify weekly.
- Food & health coverage: Apply for SNAP (Food Stamps) and Medicaid via the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) through the FSSABenefits Portal.
Check eligibility for WIC via the Indiana Department of Health (IDOH). - Keep the heat and lights on: Apply for LIHEAP (Energy Assistance Program) and Weatherization Assistance through your local Community Action Agency (CAA). Contact Duke Energy, AES Indiana, or NIPSCO for hardship or deferred payment programs.
- Housing stability: Explore rent, mortgage, and homelessness prevention programs through the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA) and HUD Indiana.
- One-stop referrals: Dial 2-1-1 Indiana or visit the statewide portal for help with food, rent, utilities, and legal support.
🔗 Links & Resources (Indiana)
Income & Jobs
Indiana Department of Workforce Development (DWD):
🔗 https://www.in.gov/dwd/
File or Reopen Unemployment Claim (Uplink):
🔗 https://uplink.in.gov/Claimant/Core/Login.ASPX
Indiana Career Connect (Job Search & Training):
🔗 https://www.indianacareerconnect.com/
Food Access
SNAP (Food Assistance):
🔗 https://www.in.gov/fssa/dfr/snap-food-assistance/about-snap/
Apply for SNAP or Medicaid (FSSA Benefits):
🔗 https://fssabenefits.in.gov/
WIC (Women, Infants & Children Program):
🔗 https://www.in.gov/health/wic/
Feeding Indiana’s Hungry (Food Banks):
🔗 https://feedingindianashungry.org/find-food/
Health Coverage
Indiana Medicaid:
🔗 https://www.in.gov/medicaid/
Healthy Indiana Plan (HIP):
🔗 https://www.in.gov/medicaid/members/hip/
Marketplace Health Insurance:
🔗 https://www.healthcare.gov/
Community Health Centers (IN Primary Health Care Association):
🔗 https://www.indianapca.org/find-health-center/
Heat, Utilities & Weatherization
LIHEAP (Energy Assistance Program):
🔗 https://eap.ihcda.in.gov/
Weatherization Assistance Program:
🔗 https://www.in.gov/ihcda/homeowners/weatherization-assistance/
Duke Energy Assistance Programs:
🔗 https://www.duke-energy.com/home/billing/special-assistance
AES Indiana Energy Assistance:
🔗 https://www.aesindiana.com/payment-assistance
NIPSCO Hardship Programs:
🔗 https://www.nipsco.com/bills-and-payments/assistance-programs
Housing
Indiana Housing & Community Development Authority (IHCDA):
🔗 https://www.in.gov/ihcda/
HUD Indiana:
🔗 https://www.hud.gov/states/indiana
Homeless & Rental Assistance Directory (IHCDA):
🔗 https://www.in.gov/ihcda/individuals/
One-stop referrals
2-1-1 Indiana:
🔗 https://in211.communityos.org/
Indiana Community Action Agencies Directory:
🔗 https://www.incap.org/find-an-agency
Legal Help
Indiana Legal Services:
🔗 https://www.indianalegalservices.org/
Neighborhood Christian Legal Clinic:
🔗 https://www.nclegalclinic.org/
Indiana State Bar Lawyer Referral:
🔗 https://www.inbar.org/page/LawyerReferral
Volunteer Lawyer Program:
🔗 https://www.vlpinc.org/
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