Help your community access the benefits they deserve
BenefitsUSA is a free screening tool that shows people which government programs they may qualify for. Share it with your clients, members, or community at no cost.
in federal benefits go unclaimed every year because people don't know they qualify
eligible families don't participate in SNAP food assistance they qualify for
of families miss tax credits worth up to $7,430 per year because they don't know to apply
How it works for your clients
Simple enough for anyone. No login, no data stored, no cost.
You share the link
Put up a flyer, bookmark it on a computer, or include it in your outreach materials.
Client takes screening
They answer questions about their household, income, and situation. Takes about 5 minutes.
They see results
BenefitsUSA shows every program they may qualify for, with estimated values and next steps.
They apply with help
Direct links to apply for each program, plus guidance on what they need. Your staff can assist.
What your clients get screened for
One screening covers 20+ federal and state programs across all 50 states.
And additional state-specific programs
Built for organizations like yours
BenefitsUSA works with nonprofits, agencies, libraries, schools, and community organizations across the country.
Community Action Agencies
Pre-screen clients before intake to save staff time and connect families to more programs.
Food Banks & Pantries
Help clients find SNAP and other programs that reduce food insecurity long term.
Libraries
Bookmark on public computers or share via QR code flyer. Patrons use it independently.
Senior Centers
Screen members for Medicare Savings Programs, Extra Help, SNAP, and LIHEAP.
Health Centers & FQHCs
Help patients find Medicaid, CHIP, and marketplace coverage. More insured patients, better outcomes.
Schools & Counselors
Share with families during conferences or in newsletters. Connects struggling families to support.
Why organizations trust us
Privacy first
We don't collect names, emails, or Social Security numbers. Screening data is processed securely and not stored. Read our privacy policy.
Free forever
No cost to your organization or your clients. No contracts, no subscriptions, no hidden fees. Free to use today, tomorrow, and always.
Official eligibility data
Our screening rules come from the same federal and state guidelines used by Healthcare.gov, Benefits.gov, USDA, SSA, and IRS.
No work required
No IT setup, no training, no integration. Just share the link or put up a flyer. Your clients use it on their own phone or any computer.
Common questions
Is this really free?
Yes, completely free. There's no cost to your organization or the people you serve. The screening tool checks eligibility for government programs like SNAP, Medicaid, LIHEAP, and tax credits. No ads, no sales pitch, no hidden fees.
How does this stay free?
When someone screens and qualifies for certain programs like ACA health insurance, Medicare, or SSDI, they can optionally connect with a licensed specialist who helps them enroll at absolutely no cost. These specialists are compensated by the programs and insurance companies themselves, not by the person enrolling. Nobody ever pays anything, and nobody ever gets sold anything. We receive a small referral fee for making that connection, which is what keeps the tool free. That connection is completely optional and the screening works exactly the same whether someone uses it or not.
What data does our organization see?
Your partner dashboard shows aggregate statistics only: total screenings, which programs people qualified for, and estimated benefits value. You never see individual responses or personal information. This data is great for grant reporting and demonstrating community impact.
Is the screening anonymous?
Yes. The screening doesn't ask for names, Social Security numbers, or email addresses. It only collects basic household info like ZIP code, income range, and household size to calculate program eligibility. All data is encrypted and stored on SOC 2 compliant infrastructure.
How accurate are the results?
The screening uses current federal and state eligibility guidelines, the same data sources as Benefits.gov and Healthcare.gov. Results are estimates to help people know what to apply for. The actual determination always happens through the official program, like the state SNAP office or Social Security.
Will our clients know how to use it?
The screening is designed to be simple: big text, multiple choice questions, no account creation needed. It takes about 2 minutes on any phone or computer. Every flyer includes both a QR code and a plain website link, so people can type it in if they prefer. Staff can also walk someone through it on a shared computer.
How do eligibility rules stay current?
Federal eligibility guidelines update on a set annual schedule. Federal Poverty Level updates in January, SNAP thresholds update in October, and tax credits update annually. We monitor all federal sources and update the screening as soon as new numbers are published.
We already do benefits screening. Why would we need this?
Think of it as a pre-screening step. Your clients can run through it in 2 minutes on their phone before they meet with staff, so when they sit down with a counselor, everyone already knows what programs to focus on. It saves your team time on the initial eligibility conversation and can catch programs people wouldn't think to ask about. It's a force multiplier for your existing staff, not a replacement.
Start sharing BenefitsUSA today
It takes 30 seconds. Share the link with your clients, post a flyer in your office, or bookmark it on a public computer. That's it.
Share this link with your community:
benefitsusa.org
Questions? Email help@benefitsusa.org
BenefitsUSA was founded at Dartmouth College with a simple mission: help families across the United States access the government benefits they qualify for. Over $140 billion in benefits go unclaimed every year. We're working to change that.