POPVOX Foundation hosts webinar on what happens when federal benefits programs collide

One of the most challenging aspects of casework is when programs and benefits collide: a veteran might have a permanent disability rating with the VA, but need to recertify for SSDI, or a slight change in income that increases one benefit makes another one fall by a larger amount. For individuals, these interactions can be confusing; for the economy and government spending as a whole, they can have huge impacts.

In a Casework Basics webinar, Max Ghenis, CEO and co-founder of PolicyEngine, delved deeper into this conundrum. PolicyEngine has developed open-source tools that empower anyone to input details about a household and subsequently estimate their taxes and benefits. This provides a clearer understanding of the intricate ways in which various programs interact. During the webinar, Max discussed the nuances of navigating the complex web of interacting programs, and the experience of building PolicyEngine.

For more webinars in our Casework Navigator series, visit popvox.org/casework.