A Powerful Tool for Providers of Cash Assistance
A Powerful Tool for Providers of Cash Assistance
Easy to Use | Affordable |Powered by the Policy Rules Database
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Say goodbye to confusion and hello to informed decision-making with an intuitive and affordable solution. Unlock the mystery of government assistance programs today with the Benefits Loss Calculator. Try it today for free! Scroll down to see the price of various options, starting at only $500.
In the labyrinth of federal and state assistance programs, income increases (including Cash) can sometimes trigger unforeseen losses in crucial benefits. Unfortunately, navigating the complexities of government assistance can feel like traversing a maze, with buried rules, perplexing jargon, and convoluted eligibility criteria. The Benefits Loss Calculator brings clarity to this confusing landscape. The Benefits Loss Calculator unveils these potential losses, providing clarity on how the receipt of a cash gift can affect eligibility and benefit amounts.
Easy to Use:
Easy to Use:
The Benefits Loss Calculator is designed with simplicity in mind, ensuring that navigating through complex government assistance programs is effortless. With an intuitive interface, users can easily input data and receive clear, actionable insights into benefit reductions.
Affordable:
Affordable:
I believe that everyone should have access to tools that empower them to make informed decisions. For this reason, the Benefits Loss Calculator is priced affordably and includes a free option.
Powered by the Policy Rules Database:
Powered by the Policy Rules Database:
Behind the scenes, the Benefits Loss Calculator is powered by the esteemed open source Policy Rules Database created by the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta. This robust database provides accurate and up-to-date information on federal and state government assistance programs, ensuring that the calculator delivers reliable results.
$0+
Calculates loss of government assistance and tax credits for most federal and state programs
Option to specify waivers for select programs
5 hours of training and support can be purchased for $500
Unlimited users*
Customized Dashboard
Customized Dashboard
$2,000+
Calculates loss of government assistance and tax credits for most federal and state programs
Waivers automatically included in calculations
Option to have a dedicated website*
Option to add programs not included in Free Version**
5 hours of training and support
Unlimited users*
Customized Dashboard Transfer
Customized Dashboard Transfer
$500+
For customers who previously had a dashboard with the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta
All the features of the customized dashboard, except for training and support.
5 hours of training and support can be purchased for $500
Benefits Counseling
Benefits Counseling
$500+$100/client
Personalized benefits counseling using this tool
Unlimited users
* A dedicated website is recommended when many (10+) simultaneous users are anticipated; a dedicated website is an additional $500 and includes a custom logo.
**Customized dashboards start at $2,000. There will be an extra cost for modifications such as adding extra programs, or adding calculations not already contained in default programming. These additional modifications will be charged at a rate of $150/hr.
About Me
About Me
Introducing Ellyn (Ellie) Terry, the creator of the Benefits Loss Calculator. With a wealth of experience in economic research and policy analysis, Ellyn is passionate about applying research for real world applications.
Ellie's goal with this endeavor is to demystify the social safety net. She aims to peel back the layers of complex government agency rules, empowering individuals to navigate their personal financial landscape options with confidence.
During her tenure at the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta ('the Fed'), Ellie focused on understanding how the rules of the social safety net vary across the United States and how this variation has important implications for labor market participation. Notably, she was instrumental in creating the Policy Rules Database, the engine behind this tool.
While at the Fed, Ellie also spearheaded the development of the Guaranteed Income Dashboard, the tool the Benefits Loss Calculator is based on. Using that tool she helped guaranteed income pilot programs across the country provide invaluable insights to approximately 8000 prospective program participants.
Ellyn has a Master's degree in economics from Florida State University and is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in public policy at the University of Washington.
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