Using SNAP Data for Medicaid Renewals Can Keep Eligible Beneficiaries Enrolled
The report discusses how state Medicaid agencies can utilize Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) data to streamline the Medicaid renewal process, thereby maintaining coverage for eligible beneficiaries.
The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (CBPP) report emphasizes that Medicaid enrollees are required to renew their eligibility annually, a process that can lead to coverage loss if not completed successfully.
To mitigate this, the report suggests that state Medicaid agencies leverage existing SNAP data to automate and simplify renewals. Since many individuals are enrolled in both Medicaid and SNAP, using SNAP income and household information can facilitate the Medicaid renewal process without requiring additional action from beneficiaries. This approach can reduce administrative burdens, prevent eligible individuals from losing coverage due to procedural issues, and improve overall program efficiency. The report also highlights the importance of inter-agency collaboration and data-sharing agreements to implement this strategy effectively.
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