Life-event cascade
The Smiths have a baby
From birth certificate to benefits in one flow
AI agent narrative
The Smiths only need to confirm a few choices. I registered the birth event once, requested the federal identity record, updated healthcare, recalculated taxes, and opened nutrition and paid-leave checks based on the new household size.
Cascade steps
Birth record created
Hospital birth event registered with state vital records
Rules fired
- Live birth record verified
- Parent identity matched
Social Security number requested
Federal identity request submitted from birth certificate data
Submitted with no separate parent form required
Healthcare coverage updated
Newborn added to family coverage and Medicaid screened
Coverage active from date of birth
Rules fired
- Qualifying life event
- Newborn automatic coverage window
Tax credits recalculated
Child Tax Credit and withholding impact estimated
Rules fired
- Dependent relationship verified
- Age test met
Nutrition benefits screened
WIC and SNAP eligibility checked against new household size
WIC likely eligible; SNAP needs updated income confirmation
Paid leave options queued
State paid family leave and job protection rules reviewed
Requires employer confirmation before final determination