Code for America
Business Profile
Core Value Proposition
Code for America provides people-centered, government-facing digital services and solutions that make government work better for everyone.
Target Customer
Local, state, and federal government agencies; community organizations; public servants and policymakers seeking to improve benefits delivery and civic tech projects.
Key Differentiator
Non-partisan, non-political 501(c)(3) charitable organization with 15+ years of experience; emphasizes mindful use of technology and human-centered design; pursues a shoulder-to-shoulder partnership model with government and communities.
Implementation Timeline
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Pain Points
- 1Benefits websites are often complex and difficult to use due to language, accessibility, and mobile design issues.
- 2Administrative burden and inefficiencies for public servants, including handling documentation and eligibility verification.
- 3Difficulty accessing or delivering safety-net programs (e.g., SNAP, Medicaid, Child Tax Credit) and related benefits, including policies like work requirements.
Key Features
- 1Benefits Playbook: a comprehensive guide of best practices for designing human-centered benefits enrollment websites, including accessibility, multilingual support, and streamlined applicant experience.
- 2Work requirements service blueprints: resources to help states implement federal SNAP and Medicaid work requirements.
- 3Partnership model: advisory to deep, long-term engagements with government and community organizations to build digital tools and improve programs.
- 4FileYourStateTaxes example: a case where taxpayers can file a state tax return for free, illustrating government service delivery improvements.
Target Customer Industries
Decision Makers
- 1CEO
Client Results
- 1More efficient, reliable, and resilient government service delivery.
- 2Easier retention of Medicaid benefits.
- 3Ability for taxpayers to file state taxes for free via FileYourStateTaxes.
- 4Improved user experiences and reduced barriers in benefits access.
Competitive Advantages
- 1Non-partisan, non-political stance with a proven track record spanning 15+ years.
- 2People-centered, human-centered design approach to government services.
- 3Hands-on, collaborative partnerships with government and community organizations (shoulder-to-shoulder).
- 4Ability to support a range of engagements from advisory to deep, long-term program implementation.
- 5Publicly documented initiatives around benefits access and safety-net program improvements (e.g., Medicaid, SNAP).
Key Benefits
Case Studies & Success Stories
Shoulder to Shoulder: Designing Simple Solutions that Improve Case Management System Accuracy
Discusses designing simple solutions to improve the accuracy of case management systems.
Shoulder to Shoulder: Building Capacity for State-Owned Benefits Delivery Systems
Discusses building capacity for state-owned benefits delivery systems.
Additional Product Information
Product Description
A nonprofit civic tech organization that partners with government and communities to design and deliver human-centered digital services and programs, including safety-net benefits delivery and related government services.
Target Market
Government agencies at local, state, and federal levels; community organizations; public sector stakeholders seeking to improve benefit delivery and digital government services.
Unique Value Proposition
People-centered civic tech partnerships that combine human-centered design with technology to make government services more accessible, efficient, and resilient across jurisdictions.
Technical Requirements
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Pricing Model
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