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Digital Benefits Network @digitalbenefits.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

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Digital Benefits Network @digitalbenefits.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

strengthening connections across digital services, benefits delivery, and data leadership. Follow @beeckcenter.bsky.social for the same high-quality information, engagement opportunities, and practitioner support in one place. This page will close on February 20, 2026.

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Digital Benefits Network @digitalbenefits.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

We’re excited to share that the @beeckcenter.bsky.social ’s Digital Benefits Network, Digital Service Network, and State Chief Data Officer Network are coming together as a unified Digital Government Network (DGN)—

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Digital Benefits Network @digitalbenefits.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

❄️ As we close the year, we selected top stories we featured throughout 2025 to include in this month’s Digital Benefits in the News. ➡️ Read here: mailchi.mp/georgetown/d... Wishing you a warm holiday season!

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Digital Benefits Network @digitalbenefits.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

❄️ Did you miss our December Digest? beeckcenter.org/4oJrk41 📚 New primer on state IEE systems 🗓️ Recording of our Q4 DI CoP Meeting. 👀 New Practitioner Picks on Digital Accessibility 📚 Latest research on state budget responses to H.R. 1 changes

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Digital Benefits Network @digitalbenefits.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

In this month’s newsletter, we summarize the top stories on the disruption and the people-centered stories that have emerged. ➡️ Read our full newsletter here: beeckcenter.org/4rathsH

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Digital Benefits Network @digitalbenefits.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

With November being a time of thanks, we are grateful to everyone who worked to support their communities through the federal shutdown and resulting delay of November SNAP benefits. Journalism has risen to the occasion and told the stories of our impacted neighbors.

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Digital Benefits Network @digitalbenefits.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

In our Digest, we also cover: 👀 ICYMI Read our latest statement on SNAP benefits disruptions 🗓️ DI CoP Call on 11/12 3pm EST 🗓️ SSO SLTT Experience for current gov’t staff 12/3 2pm EST 📚 Latest research on state budget responses to H.R. 1 changes

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Digital Benefits Network @digitalbenefits.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

In this month’s Digest, we wanted to take a moment to acknowledge the hard work happening across the country due to the severe disruptions to SNAP. Thank you to state and local leaders for your incredible work and care: beeckcenter.org/43pyBOJ

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Digital Benefits Network @digitalbenefits.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

This month’s Digital Benefits in the News starts with journalism telling the stories of those impacted by the federal shutdown disruption in SNAP and WIC. Thank you to our community for all their work. ➡️ Read our full newsletter here beeckcenter.org/4nrSKuq

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Digital Benefits Network @digitalbenefits.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

You’ve read the report, now it's time to turn insights into action! Register for our Oct 8 Advocate Session to translate the Digital Doorways research into action and improve digital identity processes in your state. beeckcenter.org/DigitalDoorwaysAdvocateWebinar

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Digital Benefits Network @digitalbenefits.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

📰 Digital Benefits in the News makes it easy to stay up to date! mailchi.mp/georgetown/d... 📩 Not getting our newsletters? Subscribe! digitalgovernmenthub.org/subscribe/

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Digital Benefits Network @digitalbenefits.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

📅 Join us today at 3 p.m EST for our Digital Doorways webinar! We’ll dive into our research on people’s lived experiences with digital identity processes and technology in public benefits. beeckcenter.org/DigitalDoorw... @publicpolicylab.bsky.social @beeckcenter.bsky.social

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Digital Benefits Network @digitalbenefits.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

➕ Want to dive deeper? Attend our Digital Doorways webinar on 9/15 at 3 p.m. EST for an in-depth look at our new research project, and the opportunity to ask questions and share your ideas. beeckcenter.org/DigitalDoorw... @publicpolicylab.bsky.social @beeckcenter.bsky.social

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Digital Benefits Network @digitalbenefits.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

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Digital Benefits Network @digitalbenefits.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

🔍 How can governments improve digital identity processes for public benefits? 🚪Our Digital Doorways report explores challenges beneficiaries face when navigating digital identity processes—offering insights and recommendations for improvement. beeckcenter.org/DigitalDoorw...

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Digital Benefits Network @digitalbenefits.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

New Report! Digital Doorways to Public Benefits: User Experiences with Digital Identity. Our latest research outlines how state agencies can address challenges with digital identity processes among public benefits recipients while maintaining security. beeckcenter.org/DigitalDoorw...

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Digital Benefits Network @digitalbenefits.bsky.social · 25/08/2025

Introducing: Practitioner Picks! It's a new quarterly series designed to add fresh resources to the Digital Government Hub’s library! This quarter’s edition focused on digital housing featuring Barry Roeder and Roshen Sethna ➡️ digitalgovernmenthub.org/publications... @beeckcenter.bsky.social

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Beeck Center for Social Impact + Innovation at Georgetown @beeckcenter.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

We are thrilled to announce our Digital Benefits Ecosystem Directory + Map—a dynamic, open-source guide showing which orgs use tech to improve the delivery of public benefit programs and how they connect across shared focus areas. digitalgovernmenthub.org/ecosystem/ @digitalbenefits.bsky.social

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Digital Benefits Network @digitalbenefits.bsky.social · 14/08/2025

“Our theory of change at the Beeck Center's Digital Benefits Network is: to take collaborative action, it’s critical to know the organizations, what are they doing, which sectors are doing what. Having line of sight across the ecosystem is critical to improving public benefits access delivery.”

This photo shows the home page of the Digital Benefits Ecosystem Directory + Map and the web address or digitalgovernmenthub.org slash ecosystem. It describes the benefits of the director to find organizations, build relationships, and forge new opportunities to partner

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Digital Benefits Network @digitalbenefits.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

☀️Did you miss our August Digest? mailchi.mp/georgetown/a... 🌟Read our BenCamp 2025 recap 📅 Register for Digital Doorways launch webinar 📖 New resources to combat harmful narratives about benefits fraud And more!

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Digital Benefits Network @digitalbenefits.bsky.social · 29/07/2025

📰 Digital Benefits in the News makes it easy to stay up to date! mailchi.mp/georgetown/d... 📩 Not getting our newsletters? Subscribe! digitalgovernmenthub.org/subscribe/

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Digital Benefits Network @digitalbenefits.bsky.social · 14/07/2025

This Wednesday, 7/16, the Digital Identity CoP will explore user experiences with accounts + ID verification. We'll learn about Colorado's PEAK Benefits platform, and get a preview of DBN and Public Policy Lab’s research on beneficiary experiences. beeckcenter.org/digIDcommunity-signup

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Digital Benefits Network @digitalbenefits.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

🏖️ Did you miss our July Digital Benefits Digest? beeckcenter.org/45YsR0i 📑Navigating Benefits Policy Changes in the OBBA 📅 July 16: DI CoP Call 🔎Research spotlight on public benefits access for immigrants 📣 How to stay informed on public benefits policy and delivery changes

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Digital Benefits Network @digitalbenefits.bsky.social · 02/07/2025

🗓️ July 16, 3pm ET - Digital Identity CoP Quarterly Meeting ✨ Learn about the CO PEAK benefits platform team’s efforts to understand user experiences ✨ Get a sneak peak into the DBN +Public Policy Lab's Digital Doorways research ✅ Sign up for CoP to join: beeckcenter.org/digIDcommunity-signup

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Digital Benefits Network @digitalbenefits.bsky.social · 27/06/2025

☀️Did you miss our June Digital Benefits Digest? beeckcenter.org/4ks4oVu 📢 Call for FormFest Submissions & Save the Date 📅 DI CoP Call July 16 👋 Great seeing colleagues at CfA Summit! 📖 Work requirement research roundup 🖥️ Code for America’s ASAP PDF tool

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Digital Benefits Network @digitalbenefits.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

📰 Digital Benefits in the News makes it easy to stay up to date! mailchi.mp/georgetown/d... 📩 Not getting our newsletters? Subscribe! digitalgovernmenthub.org/subscribe/

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Digital Benefits Network @digitalbenefits.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

On July 16 our Digital Identity Community of Practice will explore user experiences with account creation + ID verification. We'll hear about Colorado’s PEAK Benefits platform, and get a sneak peek at DBN’s research with Public Policy Lab. beeckcenter.org/digIDcommunity-signup

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Digital Benefits Network @digitalbenefits.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

If you missed our Government Briefing on AI-Powered Rules as Code we’ve got you covered! Check out the presentation recording on the Digital Government Hub! beeckcenter.org/AI_RaC_Recor...

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Digital Benefits Network @digitalbenefits.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

📰 Digital Benefits in the News makes it easy to stay up to date! mailchi.mp/georgetown/d... 📩 Not getting our newsletters? Subscribe! digitalgovernmenthub.org/subscribe/

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Digital Benefits Network @digitalbenefits.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

🛬🌸We’ll be at @codeforamerica.org's Summit this week in DC! 👋Let us know if you’ll be there 🤝Say hi if you’re attending too #CfASummit

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Digital Benefits Network @digitalbenefits.bsky.social · 21/05/2025

✈️🧳 We travelled to AZ, MA, & NY with partner @publicpolicylab.bsky.social to talk w/ beneficiaries about navigating account setup + ID management when applying for public benefits. 📄 Read about the project: beeckcenter.org/4k3mRrs 👀 Look out for our findings later this summer!

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Digital Benefits Network @digitalbenefits.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

🛬🌸We’re heading to @codeforamerica.org's Summit May 29-30 in DC! 👋Let us know if you’ll be there 🤝Say hi if you’re attending too

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Digital Benefits Network @digitalbenefits.bsky.social · 13/05/2025

🌻Check out the May Digital Benefits Digest beeckcenter.org/44CZtMq 🚀 Postcards from recent field research w/@publicpolicylab.bsky.social ⭐ Beeck Center 2024 Impact Report 📄 Publication of Digital Identity 101 draft 📅 RaC CoP Discussion: Income Eligibility on May 19 👋 See us at CfA Summit

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Digital Benefits Network @digitalbenefits.bsky.social · 30/04/2025

📰 Digital Benefits in the News makes it easy to stay up to date! mailchi.mp/georgetown/d... 📩 Not getting our newsletters? Subscribe! digitalgovernmenthub.org/subscribe/

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Digital Benefits Network @digitalbenefits.bsky.social · 21/04/2025

Thanks to @minneapolisfed.bsky.social for a dynamic conversation about unemployment insurance access on April 9. If you missed it, check out the recording here. Don’t miss their new illuminating research series on UI. www.minneapolisfed.org/events/2025/...

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Understanding Access to Unemployment Insurance | Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis

An event exploring the role of unemployment insurance in the labor market

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Beeck Center for Social Impact + Innovation at Georgetown @beeckcenter.bsky.social · 14/04/2025

Jennifer Phillips of our @digitalbenefits.bsky.social spoke with Emily Badger of @nytimes.com on fighting fraud in public benefits systems and ensuring states have the sustained resources and capacity to keep up with evolving threats. www.nytimes.com/2025/04/12/u...

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Musk’s Latest Fraud Finding Isn’t What It Seems

His team found cases of seemingly fake people receiving unemployment benefits. But that fake data exists for a reason.

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Digital Benefits Network @digitalbenefits.bsky.social · 12/04/2025

“The fraudsters in many ways in 2020 were light years ahead of where states were internally in terms of understanding the dark web and how to buy people’s identities. And that’s been catching up.” — @jenphillips.bsky.social of the @digitalbenefits.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/2025/04/12/u...

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Musk’s Latest Fraud Finding Isn’t What It Seems

His team found cases of seemingly fake people receiving unemployment benefits. But that fake data exists for a reason.

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Digital Benefits Network @digitalbenefits.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

☂️ Check out the April Digital Benefits Digest mailchi.mp/georgetown/a... 💡 Special AI Edition! ⚡ New AI-Powered Rules as Code Research 📍 New AI-related Resources on the Digital Gov Hub 🔥 State of State AI + New Workshops 🗓️ Don’t miss: Digital Identity Community of Practice April 17

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Digital Benefits Network @digitalbenefits.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

Join our Digital Identity Community of Practice meeting Apr 17, 2pm ET! We'll explore client support strategies for digital identity management with MyMassGov, share best practices, and hear an update on BalanceID. Sign up for the CoP digitalgovernmenthub.org/topics/digit...

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Digital Identity - Digital Government Hub

Balancing access, privacy, and security. For government, approaching digital identity involves balancing multiple priorities around access, privacy, and data security. In addition to ensuring members ...

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Digital Benefits Network @digitalbenefits.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

✨New research✨ beeckcenter.org/AI_RaC_social Can #AI be used to expedite the translation of #SNAP and #Medicaid policies into software code for implementation in public benefits eligibility and enrollment systems under a #RulesasCode approach? We share methodologies, materials, findings & ideas.

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Digital Benefits Network @digitalbenefits.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

📰 Digital Benefits in the News makes it easy to stay up to date! mailchi.mp/georgetown/d... Catch up on March digital benefits news: 🚨 Digital Benefits Must Reads 🏛️ Federal Transition Updates ✍️ Opinion Section 📩 Not getting our newsletters? Subscribe! digitalgovernmenthub.org/subscribe/

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