This brief provides a framework for states to align and coordinate work requirement implementation across SNAP and Medicaid following the passage of H.R. 1.
This paper evaluates the technical vendor landscape as states prepare to implement Medicaid work requirements mandated by the H.R. 1 reconciliation law.
This report analyzes the critical role of SNAP’s "broad-based categorical eligibility" (BBCE) policy and the widespread consequences of its potential elimination by the Trump Administration.
A detailed CMS FAQ document providing federal guidance to state Medicaid and CHIP agencies on policies, procedures, and beneficiary protections following the end of the Medicaid continuous enrollment condition under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA).
This course provides Head Start program leaders with strategies and tools to foster inclusive environments for LGBTQIA2S+ individuals within their programs.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
This section of the Department of Labor’s Building Resilience plan focuses on improving customer experience across unemployment insurance (UI) systems by promoting timely, accessible, and equitable service delivery for all claimants.
This panel discussion from the Academy's 2025 Policy Summit explores the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and public benefits, examining how technological advancements are influencing policy decisions and the delivery of social services.
In December 2024, the Digital Benefits Network released an updated open dataset on authentication and identity proofing requirements across various public benefits applications to highlight best practices and areas for improvement in identity management.
Through its work with USDS, California identified key strategies and quick implementation steps to automate federal unwinding waivers that would net the largest impact for Medi-Cal redeterminations.
California Health and Human Services Agency (Cal HHS)
This blog explores the rise of person-centered insights in policymaking, featuring an overview of its benefits and expert interviews highlighting its crucial role in effectively delivering public benefits and human services.
