Families on Government Assistance Can Get a Discounted Walmart+ Membership

On July 20, Walmart announced the launch of Walmart+ Assist, a discounted Walmart+ membership available to families who receive government assistance. A Walmart+ membership can unlock perks that help families save money on groceries and household essentials. With a discounted subscription fee, this service will now be accessible to more Americans.

Here's how to get a Walmart+ subscription for 50% off

Through Walmart+ Assist, qualifying government assistance recipients can now get a Walmart+ membership for 50% off. The discounted price to join is $6.47 monthly or $49 annually. You're eligible for this deal if you are a recipient of SNAP, WIC, Medicaid, SSI, TANF, TTANF, NSLP, or LIHEAP. A 30-day free trial is also available so consumers can test out the service first.

This offer is available to new and existing members; those interested in learning more can visit Walmart.com/Plus/Assist. Members who qualify for this promotion can verify eligibility and receive a prorated refund. Walmart uses the SheerID service to verify eligibility. Users may be asked to submit eligibility documentation for verification purposes.

The benefits of a Walmart+ membership

If you're new to Walmart+, you may want to learn more about the benefits. Members enjoy free shipping on eligible orders with no order minimum, unlimited free local-store delivery on eligible orders of $35+ (and not just for groceries, either), fuel discounts, and early access to sales events. Subscribers can also make returns from home without packaging their items or printing shipping labels.

But that's not all. There are other little-known benefits of a Walmart+ membership, including access to Scan & Go checkout to save time while shopping in-store and a complimentary Paramount+ Essential streaming subscription, and select ad-free Pluto TV video content. If these perks seem worthwhile, you might consider becoming a member. But before entering your credit card details, check to see if you qualify for a discounted membership.

Comparing Walmart+ to Prime

Walmart isn't the only company with discounted memberships available for individuals and families on government assistance. Amazon offers a discounted membership rate to join Prime through its Prime Access program, available to those who qualify for government assistance.

Eligible shoppers can pay the discounted price of $6.99 monthly (instead of $14.99 per month) to become a Prime member. This offer is available to SSI, SNAP, Medicaid, DE, LIHEAP, WIC, and TTANF recipients.

Here's a breakdown to help you decide which subscription is best for your household's needs:

Don't miss this deal

While saving $49 on a yearly membership fee may not feel like a massive deal, every little bit of money saved adds up and makes a difference. You can improve your personal finances by taking advantage of deals like this. In addition to a discounted membership rate, getting early access to deals, discounts on gasoline, complimentary streaming content, and free shipping and grocery delivery can help you keep more money in your checking account.