Demand for public benefits is rising in response to continued economic pressure on vulnerable people, in addition to changes in eligibility rules for some safety net programs. This report summarizes existing benefits access efforts, studies the successes and challenges of benefits expansion efforts through a subset of in-depth case studies, and analyzes the potential for sustaining, expanding, and replicating successful efforts.
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation (ASPE)
The Benefit Cliffs Calculator helps case managers and public benefit recipients to prepare for benefit cliffs (i.e., declines in benefits due to an increase in earnings). It compares the net resources and benefits available to families under different employment scenarios.
This session from FormFest 2024 focused on how to help people get the assistance they need from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ work on the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and the Maryland Social Services Administration’s work to improve welfare support for kinship caregivers.
This annotated bibliography compiles key resources on data linkage and integration for research and statistical purposes, focusing on best practices, governance, and technical considerations.
The strategic plan outlines intentions to responsibly leverage artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance health, human services, and public health by promoting innovation, ethical use, and equitable access across various sectors, while managing associated risks.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
A public web guide designed to help federal agencies understand and implement the SHARE IT Act’s code-sharing requirements, with documentation, tools, and procedural resources for compliance.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
This tip sheet provides guidance for child welfare and social service agencies on how to effectively and respectfully collect SOGIE (Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, and Expression) data.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
