Authored by experts from Social Interest Solutions and the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, this guide explores how state and local agencies can leverage existing eligibility determinations and data-sharing across programs like Medicaid, SNAP, TANF, and WIC to simplify enrollment processes.
It outlines federal requirements and optional linkages that allow one program’s eligibility determination to be used for another, thereby reducing duplicative paperwork and administrative hurdles for both agencies and applicants. The resource includes diagrams illustrating cross-enrollment opportunities, examples of successful state-level implementations, and a checklist of optional streamlining strategies that states can pursue. Ultimately, it serves as a tool for policymakers and program administrators to enhance coordination among safety net programs and ensure that more eligible individuals receive the benefits they need.
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