# SmartBen NOW

> SmartBen NOW allows access to your most important benefits information.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.smartbennow.android](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.smartbennow.android)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.smartbennow.android`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Alight Solutions, LLC
- **Category:** BUSINESS
- **Downloads:** 101,010
- **Rating:** 3.52 / 5 (232 ratings)
- **Version:** 4.0.3
- **Last updated:** 2025-08-20
- **First published:** 2017-04-08
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 30 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-11
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.smartbennow.android)
- **Website:** [http://www.hodgesmace.com](http://www.hodgesmace.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://cache.alight.com/privacy/PrivStat.htm](https://cache.alight.com/privacy/PrivStat.htm)

## Description

**SmartBen NOW** puts your essential benefits information at your fingertips. This all-in-one benefits app offers seamless access to up-to-date employer-provided benefits, allowing you to review your plan details, enroll or modify benefits, and explore additional resources effortlessly.

With SmartBen NOW, managing your benefits is simplified and accessible whenever and wherever you need it. Stay informed and in control of your personal benefits with this secure and intuitive app.

## Rankings

- #220,041 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_DOWNLOAD_MANAGER`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.smartbennow.android.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users find SmartBen NOW offers quick access to paychecks and benefits with biometric sign-in features; however, many are frustrated with persistent login issues, poor navigation, and inaccessible features like insurance cards. The date input method is notably cumbersome, and bugs cause errors and crashes, leading to widespread dissatisfaction despite some appreciation for the app's quick actions.

### Pros

- The app allows quick actions for benefit management.
- Provides access to employment-related information such as paychecks and 401-k.
- Supports biometric sign-in, streamlining login when it works.

### Cons

- Frequent authentication and sign-in errors prevent app access.
- User interface is confusing and difficult to navigate.
- Important features like viewing benefits or insurance cards are inaccessible or poorly implemented.
- Date input method (scrolling calendar) is cumbersome and frustrating.
- App suffers from bugs causing unknown errors and blank pages on login.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.smartbennow.android)