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Notify allows you to easily create templates for messages for your recipients. You can customize messages to encourage your recipient to manage their benefits and increase follow-through.
Below we explain how to:
{# Format content #}When composing a text message, links to websites or online applications can help your recipient respond quickly.
We do not recommend using a third-party link-shortening service because:
Personalizing your content can increase response rates and help the recipient know the text is legitimate.
To personalize with the recipient's first name and include a reference number:
State WIC: Hello ((first name)), your reference is ((ref number)). Please provide this number when you call 555-123-1234 to make an appointment.
Note that variations in the length of personalized content can impact the length of specific messages, and may affect the number of parts used.
{# Add conditional content #}Conditional (or optional) content appears only when a recipient meets certain criteria. This feature allows you to make all or part of the message contingent upon specific criteria associated with the recipient.
State SNAP: Renewal applications are due by March 15. ((under18??Please get your application signed by a parent or guardian.))
State Medicaid: Please call 555-123-1234 to schedule an appointment. ((homebound??Virtual visits are available.))
((English??We’ve identified unauthorized use on your EBT account. Call the phone number on the back of your card to cancel or go to your local CSO for immediate replacement.))((Spanish??Hemos identificado un uso no autorizado en su cuenta EBT. Llame al número de teléfono que aparece en el reverso de su tarjeta para cancelarla o diríjase a su CSO local para que se la sustituyan inmediatamente.))