How We Verify Benefits

Our standard: official source first, conservative matching, visible freshness.

1. We identify the administering source

Federal programs are checked against the responsible federal agency. State and local programs should be checked against the responsible state, county, city, Tribal, or program-administering agency.

2. We record the rule period

Benefit records can store the data year or fiscal period, last verified date, and next review date. Annual limits are scheduled for review before a new program year whenever practical.

3. We screen conservatively

We use labels such as “Potential Match” rather than “You qualify.” When deductions, exclusions, state options, funding availability, disability rules, immigration rules, or other factors can change eligibility, we say so.

4. Official agencies decide

Only the administering agency can approve or deny an application. Our result is a research shortcut, not an eligibility determination.

5. We protect the screening experience

The finder does not ask for Social Security numbers, Medicare IDs, bank credentials, passwords, or medical records. We also avoid using screening answers as advertising-targeting signals.

6. Corrections

If you find an outdated figure or broken source, report it through our contact page. The official source controls whenever it conflicts with our summary.