This report documents four experiments exploring if AI can be used to expedite the translation of SNAP and Medicaid policies into software code for implementation in public benefits eligibility and enrollment systems under a Rules as Code approach.
This resource highlights strategies for integrating benefits renewals and correspondence, potentially reducing administrative burdens for both clients and caseworkers.
This report explores Michigan’s implementation of the Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) program. Drawing on interviews from individuals within the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and input from SNAP participants via surveys distributed using the Fresh EBT app, this report provides insights into the strategies that enabled Michigan to roll out an entirely new program quickly and effectively.
This handbook provides local governments with practical guidelines, best practices, and ethical considerations for adopting and using AI tools, emphasizing transparency, human oversight, and risk management.
This project portfolio page details a human-centered service design partnership with the Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) to revitalize and streamline the state's unemployment benefits system following crisis-level strain.