How we source, verify, and label the program data in your report.
Rebate Scout runs an automated daily scan against the official state and federal portals that administer the credits and rebates we track. Each scan records the HTTP status, final URL, and verdict for every source we reference. On top of the automated scan, our team performs periodic manual audits to confirm program rules, funding status, and application workflows against primary sources. Together these two cycles determine the freshness label attached to each line item in your report.
Verified. Matched official state/federal portal in the last 24-48 hours via automated scan. Data freshness indicator only — not a determination of your legal eligibility.
Based on prior cycle (historic). Based on historic program patterns. Source URL structure may have changed. Verify eligibility directly with the provider before acting.
Pending re-verification (stale). Our scan detected a discrepancy or timeout since last check. Manual verification required before you rely on this.
Data freshness labels are NOT a determination of your legal eligibility for any program. You must independently verify eligibility with the administering authority before acting on our report. A “Verified” label means only that our automated scan reached the official portal recently — it does not mean the program is open to you, that funds are available, or that you qualify under current rules. Always confirm with the state agency, utility, or IRS before making a purchase, installation, financing, or filing decision.