“It has meant everything”: How P-EBT Helped Families in Michigan
This report explores Michigan’s implementation of the Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) program. Drawing on interviews from individuals within the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and input from SNAP participants via surveys distributed using the Fresh EBT app, this report provides insights into the strategies that enabled Michigan to roll out an entirely…
The report details Michigan’s effective implementation of the Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) program, which delivered essential food assistance to over 900,000 children during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Success was driven by strong data infrastructure, reduced administrative barriers, and cross-agency collaboration, leading to rapid benefit distribution and decreased food insecurity. The report recommends expanding P-EBT, improving data sharing, and minimizing administrative burdens to better support families in future emergencies.
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