Topic: Policy Analysis
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2023 SNAP State Options Report
This report summarizes 19 SNAP policy options (in effect as of Oct. 1, 2023) and waivers (implemented as of July 1, 2023) chosen by SNAP state agencies (50 states, the District of Columbia, Guam, and Virgin Islands) in federal fiscal year (FY) 2023.
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Streamlining SNAP for the Gig Economy
This issue brief explores how states can leverage existing policy to better support self-employed workers.
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Webinar: Unwinding – Where Do We Go From Here?
This webinar addressed the near completion of the Medicaid continuous coverage unwinding, highlighting a net decrease of almost 10.6 million enrollees, including over 4 million children, and discussed next steps for state compliance, best practices, and outreach strategies to reconnect eligible individuals who lost coverage.
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Access for All: Innovation for Equitable SNAP Delivery
New technologies and policy changes can modernize SNAP benefit delivery to ensure equitable and inclusive access.
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Application Modernization is an Imperative for State Governments
The report presents findings from this research, key recommendations and a playbook for moving forward with application modernization.
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Building Healthier Lives Through Increased SNAP Participation
A study shows that Benefits Data Trust’s outreach and application assistance significantly increased SNAP enrollment among North Carolina seniors, improving health outcomes and reducing Medicaid costs.
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“It’s Like Night and Day”: How Bureaucratic Encounters Vary across WIC, SNAP, and Medicaid
This study examines how bureaucratic interactions differ among public assistance programs—WIC, SNAP, and Medicaid—highlighting variations in participant experiences and the psychological costs associated with each.
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Making Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Enrollment Easier for Gig Workers
This article discusses the challenges nonstandard workers face in verifying income for SNAP eligibility and suggests policy reforms to improve access
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Resources to Support State Outreach to Non-Filers Eligible for Stimulus Payments
Approximately 12 million low-income individuals risk missing out on federal stimulus payments due to non-filing status, prompting the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (CBPP) to recommend targeted state outreach to connect eligible non-filers with their Economic Impact Payments (EIPs).
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Guardrails: Automated SNAP Recertification Assistance
The GuardRails Strategy uses behavioral nudges to help NYC SNAP recipients complete recertification and avoid benefit loss.
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AI-Powered SNAP Modernization: Analysis of Policy Issues Impacting the Use of Artificial Intelligence in SNAP Case Processing
This publication unpacks the rapidly evolving policy landscape surrounding the use of AI in SNAP case processing.
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Newborn Supply Kits Reduce Maternal Stress and Improve Trust in Government
The report evaluates the 2023 Newborn Supply Kit pilot program, highlighting its effectiveness in reducing maternal stress, alleviating financial burdens, and increasing trust in government services among new parents, especially in low-income communities.