This blog discusses a resource developed by the Digital Service at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to assist individuals in navigating mental health, drug, or alcohol issues and connecting with appropriate support services.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
The Technology Transformation Service at GSA recently created a new Public Benefits Studio to focus on fostering a more cohesive, coordinated experience for the public, across programs.
This section of the Building Resilience plan outlines strategies to expand access to unemployment insurance (UI) for underserved populations and improve benefit adequacy through system reform, outreach, and data-driven equity efforts.
This review evaluates the UK public sector's use of digital technology, identifying successes and systemic challenges, and proposes reforms to enhance service delivery.
This toolkit provides guidance to help states implement Medicaid Advisory Committees (MACs) and Beneficiary Advisory Councils (BACs) in accordance with new federal requirements designed to strengthen beneficiary input in Medicaid program oversight.
This web-page outlines the nondiscrimination and civil-rights obligations that health-care and social-services providers must meet if they receive HHS funding or act as covered entities.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
Less than 10% of applications for VA health care are submitted digitally. This article describes how the U.S. Digital Service partnered with the Health Eligibility Center to change that, making it possible for anyone with an internet connection to apply anytime, anywhere, from any device.
The report evaluates the feasibility, costs, taxpayer interest, and operational challenges of implementing an IRS-run free direct e-file tax return system, as required by the Inflation Reduction Act.
Handbook by 18F designed for executives, budget specialists, legislators, and other “non-technical” decision-makers who fund or oversee state government technology projects that receive federal funding and implement the necessary technology to support federal programs. It aids in setting projects up for success by asking the right questions, identifying the right outcomes, and equally important, empowering decision-makers with a basic knowledge of the fundamental principles of modern software design.
