Cúram's Role in Transforming Scotland's Social Security Benefits System
In a significant stride towards modernizing social services, the Scottish Government has unveiled the results of the Social Security Programme 2017-2026. This initiative, which spans nine years, aimed at establishing a robust benefits system tailored for Scotland's unique needs, is largely attributed to the innovative platform provided by Cúram.
With over two million citizens currently benefiting from essential social security support, including families, persons with disabilities, and senior citizens, the results of this ambitious program are impressive. The newly launched system successfully delivered 18 distinct benefits, channeling more than £5.9 billion (approximately 8 billion USD) in support for the fiscal year 2024-2025 alone.
The delivery report hints at one of the largest transitions of power in Scotland's history, showcasing how the Cúram platform facilitated a streamlined approach to benefits management. These advances are not just numbers on a report; they resonate with real-life stories of individuals and families who have accessed invaluable support during difficult times.
According to Audit Scotland, the ongoing efforts have managed to navigate complex challenges and deliver new benefits successfully, a feat not often accomplished in such rigorous environments. Among their achievements, the safe and timely transfer of over 700,000 benefit awards from the UK Department for Work and Pensions to Social Security Scotland stands out. This meticulous endeavor took place without exceeding the project budget, demonstrating efficiency and a commitment to service.
Feedback from the public has been overwhelmingly positive, with 77% of clients rating their experience with Social Security Scotland as “very good” or “good” during the 2024-2025 period. Furthermore, a key highlight from the report indicates that the Scottish Child Payment alone helped prevent about 50,000 children from falling into relative poverty.
The overhaul of the benefits system hasn't gone unnoticed, earning multiple accolades for its innovative approach and measurable impact on communities across Scotland. Cúram's platform, with its configurable social program management tools, has empowered Social Security Scotland to apply a unified case management system that promotes adaptable processes and automates workflow efficiencies.
"The Scottish Government has laid down an exemplary framework for social security from the ground up," noted Jeff Reid, Executive Vice President and General Manager of Cúram. He emphasized that Massachusetts’s consistent recognition highlights how reliable technologies can effectively underpin modern benefit delivery on a national scale.
Cúram’s experience, spanning over 25 years, has equipped it to aid various governmental bodies in transforming their social services. Notably, in March 2025, the Canadian Government successfully transitioned 7.4 million Old Age Security recipients to Cúram's Common Benefit Delivery platform. Furthermore, a leading county in the U.S. has effectively migrated a decade's worth of program data into a secure, cloud-based environment to enhance administrative insights.
Today, Cúram is trusted to support over 970 government programs, serving roughly 187 million citizens across 12 countries. With services offered in seven languages, Cúram unites benefits administrators, social service offices, and case managers to ensure citizens receive the assistance they need and deserve.
For those looking to delve deeper into Cúram's contributions to social programs, more information can be found on their official website at merative.com/curam, where they showcase the extensive capabilities of their social program management platform and its profound impact on society.