Open Eligibility | Serving Tags

The Open Eligibility Project is a collaborative for a series of standards for the human services sector. The Open Eligibility taxonomy is a simple way to categorize human services and human situations. With these common categories, we, as service providers, navigators, and people in need, can find human services quickly and easily.

Overview

The Open Eligibility taxonomy consists of two important concepts: Human Services and Human Situations.

Human Services are services offered by government or charitable organizations, and include things such as housing, food pantries or counseling services.

Human Situations are ways of describing attributes of a person that could help them find programs they are looking for, including examples like: veterans, physical disability or seniors.

Human Situation Taxonomy

Conditions, circumstances, or context that arise from daily life.

Taxonomy Tag	Definition
General
Anyone in Need	Programs that provide services to anyone in need, not specific to a type of person
Age Group
All Ages	Programs that provide services to all ages, not specific to a certain age group.
Adults (31-54 years old)	Programs that provide services to adults (31-54 years old).
Young Adults (20-30 years old)	Programs that provide services to young adults (20-30 years old).
Teens (13-19 years old)	Programs that provide services to teens (13-19 years old)).
Infants (<1 year old)	Programs that provide services to infants (less than 1 year old).
Toddlers (1-2 years old)	Programs that provide services to toddlers (1-2 years old).
Preschoolers (3-4 years old)	Programs that provide services to preschoolers (3-4 years old).
School-Aged Children (5-12 years old)	Programs that provide services to school-aged children (5-12 years old).
Children (2-12 years old)	Programs that provide services to children (2-12 years old).
Seniors (55+ years old)	Programs that provide services to seniors (55+ years old).
*Adults 18+	* If it can be avoided, always opt for the specific adult age group tags listed above. These tags are designed to provide more precise information and improve the overall user experience.
*Children	* If it can be avoided, always opt for the specific children’s age group tags listed above. These tags are designed to provide more precise information and improve the overall user experience.
Armed Forces
Active Duty	Programs that provide services to active duty members of the armed forces.
National Guard	Programs that provide services to National Guard members.
Veterans	Programs that provide services to veterans of the armed forces.
Citizenship
Immigrants	Programs that provide services to immigrants.
Refugees	Programs that provide services to refugees.
Undocumented	Programs that provide services to those who are not legal citizens.
Justice Involvement
Criminal Justice History	Programs that provide services to those with a criminal justice history.
In Jail	Programs that provide services to those currently in jail.
Disability
All Disabilities	Programs that provide services to those with any disability.
Learning Disability	Programs that provide services to those with a learning disability.
ADD/ADHD	Programs that provide services for anyone affected by attention deficit disorder.
Development Disability	Programs that provide services to those with a developmental disability.
Physical Disability	Programs that provide services to those with a physical disability.
Intellectual Disability	Programs that provide services to those with an intellectual disability.
Mentally Incapacitated	Programs that provide services to those who are mentally incapacitated.
Limited Mobility	Programs that provide services to those with limited mobility.
Deaf or Hard of Hearing	Programs that provide services to those who are deaf or hard of hearing.
Visual Impairment	Programs that provide services to those with a visual impairment.
Education
Dropouts	Programs that provide services to those who have dropped out of school.
Students	Programs that provide services to those who are in school.
Emotional State
Grieving	Programs that provide services to someone who is grieving.
Employment
Employed	Programs that provide services to those who are employed.
Retirement	Programs that provide services to those who are retired.
Unemployed	Programs that provide services to those who are unemployed.
Gender & Identity
Female	Programs that provide services to those who identify as female.
Male	Programs that provide services to those who identify as female.
Transgender or Non-Binary	Programs that provide services to those who are transgender.
LGBTQIA+	Programs that provide services for individuals who are LGBTQIA+.
Guardianship
Foster Youth	Programs that provide services to those who have or are foster youth.
Health
Treatment Phases
All Care Phases	Programs that provide services to those in all care phases.
Hospitalized	Programs that provide services to those who are hospitalized.
Recently Diagnosed	Programs that provide services to those who are recently diagnosed with an illness.
On-Treatment	Programs that provide services to those who are on-treatment.
Post-Treatment	Programs that provide services to those who are post-treatment.
Post-Acute	Programs that provide services to those who are post-acute treatment.
Facing End of Life	Programs that provide services to those who are facing end of their life.
Pregnant	Programs that provide services to those who are pregnant.
Cancer
All Cancer Types	Programs that provide services to those who have all cancer types, not specific to a certain type.
Bladder Cancer	Programs that provide services for those diagnosed with this cancer type.
Brain Stem Glioma	Programs that provide services for those diagnosed with this cancer type.
Brain Tumor	Programs that provide services for those diagnosed with this cancer type.
Breast Cancer	Programs that provide services for those diagnosed with this cancer type.
Central Nervous System	Programs that provide services for those diagnosed with this cancer type.
Cervical Cancer	Programs that provide services for those diagnosed with this cancer type.
Colon Cancer	Programs that provide services for those diagnosed with this cancer type.
Colorectal Cancer	Programs that provide services for those diagnosed with this cancer type.
Desmoid Tumors	Programs that provide services for those diagnosed with this cancer type.
Ductal Carcinoma In Situ (DCIS)	Programs that provide services for those diagnosed with this cancer type.
Endometrial Cancer	Programs that provide services for those diagnosed with this cancer type.
Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors (GIST)	Programs that provide services for those diagnosed with this cancer type.
Germ Cell Tumor	Programs that provide services for those diagnosed with this cancer type.
Central Nervous System Germ Cell Tumor	Programs that provide services for those diagnosed with this cancer type.
Ovarian Germ Cell Tumor	Programs that provide services for those diagnosed with this cancer type.
Testicular Germ Cell Tumor	Programs that provide services for those diagnosed with this cancer type.
Head & Neck Cancer	Programs that provide services for those diagnosed with this cancer type.
Leukemia	Programs that provide services for those diagnosed with this cancer type.
Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL)	Programs that provide services for those diagnosed with this cancer type.
Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)	Programs that provide services for those diagnosed with this cancer type.
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)	Programs that provide services for those diagnosed with this cancer type.
Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML)	Programs that provide services for those diagnosed with this cancer type.
Hairy Cell Leukemia	Programs that provide services for those diagnosed with this cancer type.
Liver Cancer	Programs that provide services for those diagnosed with this cancer type.
Lung Cancer	Programs that provide services for those diagnosed with this cancer type.
Childhood Lung Cancer	Programs that provide services for those diagnosed with this cancer type.
Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer	Programs that provide services for those diagnosed with this cancer type.
Small Cell Lung Cancer	Programs that provide services for those diagnosed with this cancer type.
Lymphoma	Programs that provide services for those diagnosed with this cancer type.
AIDS-Related Lymphoma	Programs that provide services for those diagnosed with this cancer type.
Burkitt Lymphoma	Programs that provide services for those diagnosed with this cancer type.
Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma	Programs that provide services for those diagnosed with this cancer type.
Hodgkin Lymphoma	Programs that provide services for those diagnosed with this cancer type.
Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma	Programs that provide services for those diagnosed with this cancer type.
Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma(CNS)	Programs that provide services for those diagnosed with this cancer type.
Myeloma, Multiple	Programs that provide services for those diagnosed with this cancer type.
Neuroblastoma	Programs that provide services for those diagnosed with this cancer type.
Ovarian Cancer	Programs that provide services for those diagnosed with this cancer type.
Rectal Cancer	Programs that provide services for those diagnosed with this cancer type.
Sarcoma	Programs that provide services for those diagnosed with this cancer type.
Ewing Sarcoma	Programs that provide services for those diagnosed with this cancer type.
Kaposi Sarcoma	Programs that provide services for those diagnosed with this cancer type.
Osteosarcoma Sarcoma	Programs that provide services for those diagnosed with this cancer type.
Rhabdomyosarcoma Sarcoma	Programs that provide services for those diagnosed with this cancer type.
Soft Tissue Sarcoma	Programs that provide services for those diagnosed with this cancer type.
Uterine Sarcoma	Programs that provide services for those diagnosed with this cancer type.
Skin Cancer	Programs that provide services for those diagnosed with this cancer type.
Melanoma	Programs that provide services for those diagnosed with this cancer type.
Stomach (Gastric) Cancer	Programs that provide services for those diagnosed with this cancer type.
Testicular Cancer	Programs that provide services for those diagnosed with this cancer type.
Throat Cancer	Programs that provide services for those diagnosed with this cancer type.
Thyroid Cancer	Programs that provide services for those diagnosed with this cancer type.
Vaginal Cancer	Programs that provide services for those diagnosed with this cancer type.
Vulvar Cancer	Programs that provide services for those diagnosed with this cancer type.
Wilms Tumor	Programs that provide services for those diagnosed with this cancer type.
Alzheimers	Programs that provide services for anyone affected by this disease/condition/illness.
Seizures	Programs that provide services for anyone affected by this disease/condition/illness.
Terminal Illness	Programs that provide services for anyone affected by this disease/condition/illness.
Infectious Disease	Programs that provide services for anyone affected by this disease/condition/illness.
HIV/AIDS	Programs that provide services for anyone affected by this disease/condition/illness.
Neuromuscular Disease	Programs that provide services for anyone affected by this disease/condition/illness.
All Mental Health	Programs that provide services to those with a mental illness.
Chronic Illness	Programs that provide services for anyone affected by this disease/condition/illness.
Genetic Disorder	Programs that provide services for anyone affected by this disease/condition/illness.
Diabetes	Programs that provide services for anyone affected by this disease/condition/illness.
Asthma	Programs that provide services for anyone affected by asthma.
Autism	Programs that provide services for anyone affected by this disease/condition/illness.
Household
Individuals	Programs that provide services that are specific to a single person (individual).
Families	Programs that provide services that are specific to families (multiple individuals).
With Children	Programs that provide services that are specific to a family (multiple individuals) with children.
Single Parent	Programs that provide services that are specific to a family (multiple individuals) with a single parent (only one parent).
Housing
Home Owners	Programs that provide services for homeowners.
Home Renters	Programs that provide services for home renters.
Homeless	Programs that provide services for homeless individuals and families.
Near Homeless	Programs that provide services for near homeless individuals and families.
Runaways	Programs that provide services for runaways (someone who has run away from home).
Income
Benefit Recipients	Programs that provide services for those whose income comes from government benefits.
NY Enhanced Medicaid	Programs that serve individuals who are eligible for Enhanced Services
Low-Income	Programs that provide services for individuals whose income is low as measured by a particular income measurement standard.
Insurance
Uninsured	Programs that provide services for those who do not have insurance or other income to pay certain costs such as health care costs.
Underinsured	Programs that provide services for individuals who may have insurance or other income which is insufficient to pay certain costs.
Language
Limited English	Programs that provide services for those who speak a language other than english.
Mental Health
Anxiety	Programs that provide services for anyone affected by anxiety, phobias, or panic disorders.
Bipolar	Programs that provide services for anyone affected by anxiety, phobias, or panic disorders.
Brain Injury	Programs that provide services for anyone with a traumatic brain injury (TBI).
Depression	Programs that provide services for anyone affected by depression.
Eating Disorder	Programs that provide services for anyone affected by anorexia, bulimia, binge-eating, pica, body dysmorphia, or any other eating disorder.
PTSD	Programs that provide services for anyone affected by this disease/condition/illness.
Suicidal Thoughts	Programs that provide services for anyone affected by suicidal thoughts.
Race/Ethnicity
African American	Programs that provide services for individuals who are African American
Asian	Programs that provide services for individuals who are Asian.
Latino	Programs that provide services for individuals who are Latino.
Native American	Programs that provide services for individuals who are Native American.
Role
Caregivers	Programs that provide services for individuals who are caregivers.
Spouses	Programs that provide services for individuals who are spouses.
Dependents	Programs that provide services for individuals who are dependents.
Fathers	Programs that provide services for individuals who are fathers.
Mothers	Programs that provide services for individuals who are mothers.
Parents	Programs that provide services for individuals who are parents or acting in a parental role.
Substance Dependency
Alcohol Dependency	Programs providing services to those who are dependent on alcohol.
Dual Diagnosis	Programs serving those with mental health conditions that underlie a substance dependency or addictive behavior.
Opioid Dependency	Programs providing services to those who are addicted to opioids or opiates such as heroine or oxycodone.
Smoker	Programs providing services to those who are addicted to using products that contain nicotine or tobacco.
Sexual Orientation & Identity
LGBTQIA+	Programs that provide services for individuals who are LGBTQIA+.
Transgender or non-binary	Programs that provide services to those who are transgender or non-binary.
Survivors
Trauma Survivors	Programs that provide services for individuals who are trauma survivors.
Abuse or Neglect Survivors	Programs that provide services for individuals who are abuse or neglect survivors.
Burn Survivors	Programs that provide services for individuals who are burn survivors.
All Cancer Survivors	Programs that provide services for individuals who are cancer survivors.
Childhood Cancer Survivors	Programs that provide services for individuals who are childhood cancer survivors.
Young Adult Cancer Survivors	Programs that provide services for individuals who are young adult cancer survivors.
Adult Cancer Survivors	Programs that provide services for individuals who are adult cancer survivors.
Domestic Violence Survivors	Programs that provide services for individuals who are domestic violence survivors.
Human Trafficking Survivors	Programs that provide services for individuals who are human trafficking survivors.
Natural Disaster Survivors	Programs that provide services for individuals who are survivors of a natural disaster.
Sexual Assault Survivors	Programs that provide services for individuals who are survivors of sexual assault .
Urgency
In Crisis	Programs that provide services for individuals who are in crisis.
In Danger	Programs that provide services for individuals who are in danger.
Emergency	Programs that provide services for individuals who are in an emergency situation.