About BenefitMath

What this site is

BenefitMath is a free, independent website. It estimates disability benefits (SSI, SSDI, SNAP, Medicaid, housing help and more for Oregon and Washington), VA disability and pension amounts in any state, new federal tax breaks, and Oregon and Washington unemployment.

Benefit rules are public, but they're spread across long manuals and full of exceptions. Most people never get to see how their number is actually worked out. Every result here has a "show the math" option that walks through each step, with links to the official rule it comes from.

How the numbers are built

• Official sources only. Formulas and dollar amounts come from the agencies that run each program, such as the Social Security Administration, VA, USDA, HUD, the IRS, and Oregon and Washington state agencies. Each calculator lists its sources.
• Dated rules. Each page says when its rules were last checked. Amounts change every year, and the site is updated when they do.
• Estimates, not decisions. Agencies look at details a calculator can't, like exactly when money arrives and verified documents. Only the agency can decide whether you qualify, so apply even if an estimate says no.

Independence

BenefitMath is not a government website and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or speaking for any agency. It doesn't sell anything, charge fees, or help file applications for money. The site is kept free by advertising.

Found a mistake?

Rules are complicated and corrections are welcome. If a number looks wrong, check the "show the math" steps against the linked source.

Email xventuresbusiness@gmail.com with the calculator, the numbers you entered, and what you expected, or see the contact page.

Where to get official help

• Oregon: ONE Oregon benefits portal
• Washington: Washington Connection
• Social Security: ssa.gov
• Veterans: File a VA claim
• Free tax help: IRS VITA program