A Safety Net with 100 Percent Participation: How Much Would Benefits Increase and Poverty Decline?
This analysis explores the potential reduction in poverty rates across all U.S. states if every eligible individual received full benefits from seven key safety net programs, highlighting significant decreases in overall and child poverty.
This analysis estimates how much poverty would decline if all eligible people in each state received full benefits from safety net programs like SNAP, WIC, and Medicaid.
It finds that overall poverty could drop by 31% nationally, with some states seeing reductions of up to 46%. The findings highlight the importance of increasing program access and participation to reduce poverty and improve economic stability.
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