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
30+ Organizations Nationwide
Trusted by 30+ community organizations
Food banks, health centers, shelters, senior centers, and schools across New Hampshire, Colorado, Georgia, Ohio, Florida, Connecticut, and New Jersey.
Food Banks & Pantries
- Community Food ShareLouisville, CO
- Middle Georgia Community Food BankMacon, GA
- Akron Canton Regional FoodbankAkron, OH
- Feeding the ValleyColumbus, GA
- Second Harvest of Coastal GeorgiaSavannah, GA
- End 68 Hours of HungerNH
- Community Food Center — Tamworth & SandwichNH
- Community KitchenNH
- Emmanuel Advent Church Food PantryNH
- Hanover Community Food PantryHanover, NH
- Immaculate Conception Parish Food PantryNH
- Londonderry UMC Food PantryLondonderry, NH
- Meredith Food PantryMeredith, NH
- Northwood Emergency Food PantryNorthwood, NH
- St. Thomas More Food PantryNH
- Twin Rivers Food PantryNH
- We Care CharityNH
Health Centers
- Lamprey Health CareNewmarket, NH
- Center for People with DisabilitiesFort Collins, CO
- AIDS Response SeacoastNH
- Lakes Region Mental Health Center — Passage HouseNH
Shelters & Housing
- Cross Roads HousePortsmouth, NH
- West Georgia Domestic Violence ShelterCarrollton, GA
- Journey HomeCT
- Rainbow Housing Assistance CorporationNational
- Somerset Development CompanyNJ
Senior Centers
- Dover Senior CenterDover, NH
- Horse Meadow Senior CenterNH
Schools & Colleges
- Salem NH School DistrictSalem, NH
- Webster School — ManchesterManchester, NH
- River Valley Community College — KeeneKeene, NH
Community Organizations
- SHARENH
- Good NeighborsFL
- CityHope of NHNH
- New GenerationNH
- Manchester Health DepartmentManchester, NH
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 3 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.
See it in action
A real look at what your clients experience — from the screener to their personalized results.
The screener — simple questions, about 3 minutes
Results — every program they may qualify for, with estimated values
Application guide — step-by-step for every program
Partner dashboard — aggregate impact data for your organization
What your clients get screened for
One screening covers 20+ federal and state programs across all 50 states.
And additional state-specific programs
What your clients receive
Every person who completes a screening gets a personalized benefits guide — free, instant, and ready to act on.
Instant eligibility results
A clear breakdown of every program they may qualify for, with estimated annual value for each one.
Step-by-step application guide
Exactly what documents to gather, where to apply, and what to expect — for every program in their results.
State-specific resources
Direct links to official state and federal application portals, tailored to their ZIP code.
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.
Shelters & Housing Programs
Residents in emergency or transitional housing often qualify for SNAP, Medicaid, LIHEAP, and more. Help them find out in minutes.
Your partner toolkit
Everything you need to start sharing BenefitsUSA with your community today.
Printable flyer
A ready-to-print one-page flyer with a QR code and website link. Put it in your lobby, hand it out at events, or include it in a mailing.
Trackable link
A unique URL tied to your organization so you can see how many people are screening through your referral. Easy to share by text, email, or social media.
Partner dashboard
See aggregate data on how many people are screening through your organization, which programs they qualify for, and the estimated total value of benefits found.
Impact reports
Monthly summaries you can share with funders, boards, or grant applications. Shows community reach, top programs, and estimated benefits accessed.
English & Spanish
The full screening experience is available in both English and Spanish. Your clients can switch languages at any time.
Why organizations trust us
Privacy first
We don't collect names, emails, or Social Security numbers. Screening data is encrypted and stored on SOC 2 compliant infrastructure. 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 household info including ZIP code, income, household size, age, and situation details 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.
Is the platform secure?
Very. The platform runs on Vercel and Supabase, two of the most trusted infrastructure providers around. Vercel powers the web presence for brands like McDonald's, Under Armour, and Washington Post. Supabase is used by thousands of organizations to store sensitive data. Both are SOC 2 certified, with data encrypted in transit and at rest. We take security seriously — and we've built on infrastructure that does too.
What about client confidentiality?
There's nothing to worry about because we don't collect anything confidential. The screener doesn't ask for names, Social Security numbers, addresses, or anything that could identify an individual. It only asks household info including ZIP code, income, household size, age, and situation details — the minimum needed to check eligibility. All results are aggregated, so your dashboard shows totals and trends, never individual responses. If someone wants to save their results, they can optionally enter an email, but that's entirely their choice.
Are you HIPAA compliant?
BenefitsUSA is not a HIPAA covered entity and is not subject to HIPAA's requirements. Here's why: HIPAA applies to healthcare providers, health plans, and healthcare clearinghouses. BenefitsUSA is none of these — we're a benefits information and eligibility screening tool, not a healthcare provider or health plan. The information you collect through our screener (income, household size, disability status) is not Protected Health Information (PHI) as defined by HIPAA, because it is not created or received in connection with providing healthcare treatment or payment. That said, we take data security seriously. Screening data is encrypted in transit and at rest, stored on SOC 2 certified infrastructure (Supabase and Vercel), and never sold to third parties. If you're a health center or FQHC, you can share our privacy policy and this FAQ with your compliance team — we're confident it will satisfy their concerns.
Can we sign a Business Associate Agreement (BAA)?
No, and you don't need one. A Business Associate Agreement is a HIPAA contract between covered entities and their business associates. Since BenefitsUSA is not a HIPAA covered entity and the data shared through our tool is not PHI, a BAA is not applicable or required. If your compliance team or legal counsel wants written documentation of how we handle data, we're happy to provide a Data Protection Addendum (DPA) describing our data handling practices, security measures, and sub-processors. Contact help@benefitsusa.org to request a DPA.
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.
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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.