Adopting the Standard Medical Deduction Increased State SNAP Enrollment and Benefits

Yuwei Zhang, Jun Li, Dongmei Zuo and Colleen Heflin
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Yuwei Zhang: Center for Policy Research, Maxwell School, Syracuse University, 426 Eggers Hall, Syracuse, NY 13244, https://www.maxwell.syr.edu/directory/yuwei-zhang
Jun Li: Public Administration and International Affairs Department, Maxwell School, Syracuse University, 215 Eggers Hall, Syracuse, NY 13244, https://www.maxwell.syr.edu/directory/jun-li
Dongmei Zuo: Social Science Ph.D. Program, Maxwell School, Syracuse University, 413 Maxwell Hall, Syracuse, NY 13244, https://www.maxwell.syr.edu/directory/dongmei-zuo
Colleen Heflin: Public Administration and International Affairs Department, Maxwell School, Syracuse University, 215 Eggers Hall, Syracuse, NY 13244, https://www.maxwell.syr.edu/directory/colleen-heflin
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No 10, Center for Policy Research Policy Briefs from Center for Policy Research, Maxwell School, Syracuse University

Abstract: The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is a critical safety net program that helps reduce food insecurity among low-income households in the United States. However, many eligible households do not participate in SNAP due to burdensome administrative requirements. To make it easier for more older adults and people with disabilities to participate in SNAP, many states have adopted the Standard Medical Deduction (SMD) to simplify administrative requirements. This brief summarizes findings from a study that examined the associations between state SMD adoption and SNAP participation and benefits from 2004 to 2019.

Keywords: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program; Food Insecurity; Older Adults (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 4 pages
Date: 2024-02
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