Intended Audience: State/Provincial Government: Executive Branch
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Digital Authentication and Identity Proofing in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Applications
This page includes data and observations about authentication and identity proofing steps specifically for online applications that include SNAP.
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Digital Authentication and Identity Proofing in MAGI Medicaid Applications
This page includes data and observations about authentication and identity proofing steps specifically for online applications that include MAGI Medicaid.
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NASPO Modular Procurement Primer
National Association of State Procurement Officials primer on modular procurement
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The New Government Appointee Guidebook
In this guidebook we offer opportunities to better understand the challenges government appointees may face and new approaches in addressing them.
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What we learned from talking to 27 families about their experiences applying for child care benefits
This post explores the lessons learned and opportunities for improvement from USDR's research on families' experiences as they navigate the child care journey.
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Digital Service Team Mapping
A living dataset housing information related to various digital service teams.
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Why Governments Should Prioritize UX for Everyone
Through our research understanding the government digital service field and what workers in this field need, we want to help strengthen those existing roles and establish more pathways for promotion and career support, as well as help other teams recognize the value of these skills and create new roles.
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Vermont: Piloting A Document Uploader For Benefit Eligibility
Nava built flexible and reusable software and design components to make it easier for Vermonters to access their benefits. These components support Vermont’s long-term vision of integrating eligibility and enrollment processes for all of the state’s healthcare and financial benefit programs.
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Increasing Security and Equity in Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT)
In this webinar, a panel of experts discuss what states can do right now to improve EBT security, how to use data to analyze theft patterns, and how EBT payment technology needs to evolve to ensure efficiency, security, and dignity for beneficiaries.
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“It’s Like Night and Day”: How Bureaucratic Encounters Vary across WIC, SNAP, and Medicaid
This study examines how bureaucratic interactions differ among public assistance programs—WIC, SNAP, and Medicaid—highlighting variations in participant experiences and the psychological costs associated with each.
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The Move to Digital Government Requires More Than Just Tech
Processes, power and people are also crucial elements.
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Breaking Through the Noise: Building a Trusted Source of Information for COVID-19
When COVID-19 hit, the State of New Jersey recognized the need to both receive data on the spread of the disease from the public and provide information to them on how to mitigate it.