States Can Make Applications More Accessible During COVID-19 Crisis
This blog post discusses strategies that states can implement to make public assistance applications more accessible during the COVID-19 crisis, emphasizing the importance of flexibility in application processes to accommodate increased demand and social distancing measures.
The article highlights the challenges individuals face in accessing public assistance programs like Medicaid and SNAP during the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly due to social distancing requirements and increased demand.
It recommends that states adopt measures such as accepting telephonic signatures, simplifying application forms, and extending deadlines to ensure that eligible individuals can apply for and receive benefits without unnecessary barriers. The post underscores the need for state agencies to adapt their procedures to the current public health crisis to provide timely support to those in need.
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