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The Benefit Bank: Empowering Communities with Accessible Benefits Screening and Tax Preparation

The Benefit Bank is a service operating in multiple states since 2006, aiding individuals in accessing benefits such as SNAP, Medicaid, Medicare, and tax credits. Through various formats and languages, users can conveniently utilize onsite, online, and mobile services, all at no cost. Visit thebenefitbank.org for more information.

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The Benefit Bank: Empowering Communities with Accessible Benefits Screening and Tax Preparation

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  1. The Benefit Bank Kim White . LBSC 622 . Spring 2012

  2. The Benefit Bank • Currently operating in Arkansas, Florida, Indiana, Kansas, Maine, Mississippi, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania and South Carolina • Since 2006, 2362 BB Sites have been established, 8543 Counselors have been trained, and $694,800,000 in benefits and tax refunds have been received.

  3. Benefits Screening & Tax Preparation • SNAP (Food Stamps) • Medicaid (families, children, the aged, the blind and disabled) • State Children’s Health InsuranceProgram (SCHIP) • Seniors’ Prescription Drug Programs • Medicare • Child Care Subsidies • Home Energy Assistance • TANF • Rent & Real Estate Tax Rebates • Earned Income Tax Credit • Child Tax Credit • Hope Credit • Life Long Learning Credit • FAFSA • Voter Registration

  4. Access & Accessibility • Online: Self-service Web Portal • Onsite: Schedule an appointment • Mobile: Fully equipped and staffed RV

  5. Physical & Intellectual Accessibility • No cost to users or host locations • Multiple formats and languages • Empowers users • Convenient locations • One access point

  6. Questions? www.thebenefitbank.org www.ohiobenefits.org

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