Benefits Planning

No matter where you are in your benefits journey, BenefitU is here to help. From self-guided tools and educational resources you can access anytime to personalized benefits planning services, we provide practical support to help you understand your options and make informed decisions with confidence.​

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Washington State Benefit Planning Network

The Washington Benefits Network brings together Credentialed Benefits Planners and state agency subject-matter experts committed to supporting clients and strengthening public benefit systems across Washington state. Monthly network meetings allow members to learn from guest speakers, as well as receive and share updates on benefits programs, policy changes, and emerging issues.
Interested in joining the Washington State Benefit Planning Network? Click the link below for more information.
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Information and Education

Provide information and education to legislators, government partners, individuals and families, employers, support professionals and other stakeholders.

  • Advise on legislation
  • Assist with policy and process development
  • Provide general information regarding employment, impact on benefits, and work incentives

Building Systems to Provide Benefits Planning

Assist States with mapping benefits planning resources, state agency policy and program specialists and others to evaluate capacity and to build cohesive, responsive, available systems to meet the needs of individuals in accessing benefits planning and information and education to inform and support employment outcomes.

BenefitU is a service developed by Wise with support from Washington State’s Developmental Disabilities Administration (now DDCS). It’s designed to help people with disabilities better understand and manage their public benefits.

BenefitU offers:

The BenefitU website receives thousands of visitors each year, and our planning team provides personalized, virtual support to hundreds of Washington residents annually. No referral is needed, and intakes can be schedule through the BenefitU website.

Collaborative Community of Practice

Tailored for Benefits Planners and State Agency Partners

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