The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is an important income supplement for low-income older people, who often live on fixed budgets that can force them to make difficult choices affecting their health.
Related Projects for SNAP Benefits Would Decrease Substantially for Some Households Receiving Energy Assistance Under Certain Provisions of House Farm Bill, But Increase Modestly for Working Households
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Seniors and SNAPJan 23, 2017
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Quantifying Identity Theft in SNAPJan 19, 2017
Many states have launched initiatives to modernize SNAP administrative processes in recent years.
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Striking a Balance: Examining SNAP Benefit and Eligibility Parameters for Low-Income HouseholdsDec 22, 2015
This study will assess whether benefit and eligibility parameters of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) are aligned with the actual expenses that low-income households incur.
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Reaching the Underserved Elderly and Working Adults in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance ProgramNov 18, 2015
Mathematica evaluated demonstration programs in six states—Michigan, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Massachusetts, Minnesota, and Washington—that focused on increasing SNAP access to the underserved elderly and working adults.
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Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Employment and Training Pilots EvaluationNov 18, 2015
This evaluation is testing innovative strategies for increasing employment and earnings among SNAP participants and reducing their dependence on SNAP and other public assistance programs. The study was mandated in the 2014 Farm Bill.
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SNAP Food SecurityNov 18, 2015
Mathematica conducted the SNAP Food Security survey between October 2011 and September 2012, to assess the effect of SNAP participation on food security and food spending in the post-ARRA environment of higher SNAP allotments.
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SNAP Analysis for Health Impact Assessment of U.S. Farm BillOct 27, 2015
Two of the changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) proposed in the 2014 U.S. Farm Bills were (1) eliminating the standard utility allowance for those receiving a nominal Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program benefit and (2) eliminating broad-based categorical eligibility for...
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The Use of Microsimulation in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Policy AnalysisFeb 23, 2015
Mathematica provided quick response analyses, preparing the 2013 Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Quality Control (SNAP QC) data file and QC Minimodel, and producing reports on the characteristics of SNAP households and national and state SNAP participation rates.
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Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Employment and Training StudyJan 01, 0001
The SNAP program helps members of households participating in SNAP to gain skills, training, or experience that will increase their ability to obtain regular employment. Mathematica’s study will describe participant characteristics, needs and challenges, and characteristics of service providers.