A trip to the store costs more than the food you buy. Gas, bus fares, and delivery fees can all stretch a tight budget. Walmart+ Assist may help cut those costs if you get SNAP, WIC, Medicaid, or other approved aid.
The plan costs $6.47 a month or $49 a year, plus tax. You get the same core perks as a full-price member. Still, check the fees and service near you before you join.
What does Walmart+ Assist cost?
| Plan | Assist price | Full price |
|---|---|---|
| Per month | $6.47 | $12.95 |
| Per year | $49 | $98 |
Tax may apply to each plan. Walmart calls Assist a 50% discount.
Paying each month adds up to $77.64 over a year. Paying $49 at once saves a further $28.64. The yearly plan works out to about $4.08 a month, but you pay the full amount upfront.
If you use it for eight months or more, the yearly price is lower. Paying by the month gives you more room to stop sooner.
Who can get the discount?
Walmart’s list includes SNAP, WIC, Medicaid, SSI, TANF, and some Tribal aid programs. Pell Grants, federal housing aid, school lunch benefits, and LIHEAP are on the list too.
You must pass a check through SheerID. A low income alone does not mean you will pass. Use the full list of accepted programs to see which form of aid you can use.
What do you get?
Store delivery: Eligible orders of $35 or more have no standard delivery fee. Your home and time slot must meet the rules. Express service costs extra. Check the total before you pay.
Shipping: Eligible items can ship free with no minimum spend. Most third-party Marketplace goods do not count. Check for the free shipping badge on the item.
Gas savings: Save at gas stations that take part. Many offer 10 cents off each gallon. The offer in Alabama is five cents. Check the app for your rate. Fuel offer details.
TV streaming: Choose Paramount+ Essential or Peacock Premium with ads. You get one service at a time. You can switch after 90 days. Plans with no ads cost extra.
Half-price refers to the plan fee. It does not cut every item in your cart by half. You still pay for your food and other goods.
How to sign up
- Open the official Walmart+ Assist page.
- Sign in to your Walmart account, or create one.
- Complete the SheerID form.
- Upload proof if the form asks for it.
- Return to Walmart and choose your plan.
- Check the price, tax, trial terms, and next bill date.
Keep a clear, recent benefit letter handy. Follow the form’s proof rules. Walmart offers a 30-day free trial if you meet its terms. Full-price members can switch to Assist too. Read how to switch plans.
Check your store first
Type your home address into Walmart before you buy the plan. Look for a store that serves your home and a time slot that fits your week. A store near you may not serve your address.
Next, build a cart with food you would buy anyway. Look at the fee shown at checkout. If your order is under $35, a small-order fee may apply. Do not assume that adding an EBT card removes it.
Can you pay with SNAP?
SNAP food funds cannot pay the plan fee. Walmart accepts a credit card, debit card, or PayPal for sign-up. Your SNAP status helps prove you meet the Assist rules. It does not fund the plan.
You can still use SNAP for approved food. You need to pay for other goods and extra fees with other funds.
Watch your renewal date
Walmart checks your proof each year. If that check fails, the discount ends. Your plan can renew at the full price at that time unless you cancel first.
The plan also renews on its own after the trial. Set a reminder before the next charge. To cancel, open your account, select Walmart+, and use the settings menu. You generally cannot get paid plan fees back.
Is half-price Walmart+ worth it?
Start with the perks you will use. If you already shop at Walmart each week, delivery may save a bus fare or a car trip. A streaming perk may replace a bill you already pay.
But count your real savings. Tips, small orders, and Express fees can add up. Do not buy extra goods just to reach $35. Check prices at nearby stores too.
For a fair test, keep your receipts during the trial. Add up the fees and travel costs you actually avoid. Then subtract the plan cost and any new charges. Keep the plan only if the savings or time gained are worth the price to you.
