When people needing government benefits are likely already facing economic challenges, data and process inefficiencies can have a ripple effect — causing delayed access to necessities and even substantial gaps in coverage for eligible applicants.
Millions of Americans rely on government assistance programs. This goes beyond low-income households to also include “justice- involved” populations (individuals recently released from incarceration and the families of those still in custody). Having access to government benefits is essential for these eligible individuals’ well-being and quality of life — and can be a critical part of a formerly incarcerated person’s re-entry into society.