The US social safety net consists of multiple means-tested programs, serving nearly one in five Americans each month.
It covers almost one-third of all children and three-quarters of people living in poverty, with participation rates varying by race and state, and some people in poverty still not receiving support.
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This report summarizes insights from interviews with seven states on how they are adapting integrated eligibility and enrollment (IEE) systems in response to sweeping federal changes to SNAP and Medicaid under H.R. 1.
The article analyzes the impacts of Arkansas's Medicaid work requirements, finding that while coverage losses were reversed after the policy was halted, it did not improve employment and led to negative consequences such as increased medical debt and delayed care.
This toolkit provides guidance to protect participant confidentiality in human services research and evaluation, including legal frameworks, risk assessment strategies, and best practices.
