NYC Benefits Platform

Open Data and Machine Readable Policy for Public Benefits

Supports organizations that make it easier for NYC residents to discover and be aware of multiple relevant benefits they may be eligible for through 2 resources: 1. Benefits and Programs Dataset: Plain-language, standardized information for 80+ benefits and programs 2. Benefits Screening API: Comprehensive benefits screening criteria and calculations for 33+ benefits

Open Data Intergovernmental Cooperation Health & Human Services

New York, NY

Municipality in New York

United States

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Product Manager | Program Manager at New York, NY

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NYC Opportunity Launches the NYC Benefits Screening API | by NYC Opportunity | NYC Opportunity | Medium

One of the biggest challenges in the City’s benefits work is making sure that all New Yorkers who are eligible for programs like Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) or the Senior Citizen…

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New York City Demystifies Social Service Benefits Screening

By creating a public API, the city has made it easier for public and private organizations to help individuals determine which public benefits programs they qualify for at the local, state and federal levels.

New York City unveils benefits screening API | StateScoop

Officials say the new tool will make it easier for other organizations to understand the city’s benefits processes and screen for eligible residents.

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