United Way of North CarolinaMyFriendBen
MyFriendBen is a one-stop online tool that helps North Carolinians find the benefits and tax credits they are likely eligible to receive.
North Carolinians looking for benefits and tax credits they are likely eligible to receive
From unitedwaync.org/our-work ↗About this program
Programs include food assistance, health insurance, child care subsidies and more.
It takes about six minutes for MyFriendBen users to complete a short survey, available in 12 languages, that returns a personalized report. The report, which has an accuracy rate of over 90%, shows which programs users likely qualify for, as well as the dollar value and time required to apply.
Users also have the option to remain anonymous. MyFriendBen is brought to North Carolina by MyFriendBen Colorado, Code the Dream, and NC 211. To access the screener, visit the main page on NC211.org.
Questions
How long does MyFriendBen take to complete?
It takes about six minutes for MyFriendBen users to complete a short survey, available in 12 languages, that returns a personalized report.
How accurate is the MyFriendBen report?
The report, which has an accuracy rate of over 90%, shows which programs users likely qualify for, as well as the dollar value and time required to apply.
Can users stay anonymous?
Users also have the option to remain anonymous.
Details
- Who
- North Carolinians looking for benefits and tax credits they are likely eligible to receive
- Where
- Online
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