This report poses the question of whether states are prepared to meet the new Medicaid work reporting and renewal mandates introduced by HR 1, given ongoing strain from the post-pandemic “unwinding.”
This 8.5x11 service blueprint visually maps how Medicaid work requirements will function once implemented in 2027, detailing each policy step, system interaction, and client experience to help states identify administrative challenges and opportunities for human-centered redesign.
This blog presents a service blueprint that maps how expanded SNAP work requirements will affect the application, eligibility, and maintenance processes—and offers design recommendations to reduce administrative burden.
This blog discusses how the “Big Beautiful Bill” (H.R. 1) contains provisions that undermine SNAP and warns that states will be burdened by its fiscal and administrative impact.
This memorandum summarizes the fiscal and programmatic impacts of Public Law 119-21 (H.R. 1 – “One Big Beautiful Bill”) on the state, detailing major provisions related to SNAP, Medicaid, higher education, taxation, and other federally funded programs.
An in-depth report that examines how states use automated eligibility algorithms for home and community-based services (HCBS) under Medicaid and assesses their implications for access and fairness.
A comprehensive guide that provides role definitions, hiring guidance, interview materials, and evaluation rubrics for building effective UX design and research teams.