Benefit Bridge Calculator

Use this tool to see how your benefits may change when your earnings change.

Please note that this tool cannot be used to see how your benefits may change if the composition of your family changes. For example, you will not be able to see what happens if the number of children in your household increases or decreases.

After clicking the link below, you can:

1. Enter basic information about your household.
2. Enter how your earnings will change. You can change how many hours you work, or your hourly wage, or both.
3. Answer more questions about your household.
4. See how your resources, benefits, and expenses might change.
5. Find out what to do next.

Note: This tool does not work for all households. It will not be accurate if your household includes any of these:
- People age 65 or older
- People who receive Medicare or Social Security benefits
- Young adult students on SSI (Supplemental Security Income)
- More than 8 children
- More than 4 adults
- Children only, with no adult household members
- Current or former military service members
- People who qualify for programs supporting American Indian populations
- Two or more married couples living together

If your household has any of these, or if you are trying to see how your benefits may change with changes other than changes due to increased earnings, do not use this tool. Contact your local county Department of Jobs and Family Services to find out how your benefits may change or ask your case manager.

If your household size has changed, restart the calculator tool.

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