Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program: Improved Oversight of State Eligibility Expansions Needed : Report to Congressional Requesters

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program: Improved Oversight of State Eligibility Expansions Needed : Report to Congressional Requesters
ISBN-10
1974228975
ISBN-13
9781974228973
Pages
60
Language
English
Published
2017-08-08
Publisher
Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Author
U.s. Government Accountability Office

Description

" Over the last 10 years, participation in the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) SNAP, previously known as the Food Stamp Program, has more than doubled, and costs have quadrupled. Since 1999, USDA has allowed states to expand SNAP eligibility by adopting BBCE policies, which make households that receive services funded by Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, such as a toll-free number or brochure, categorically eligible for SNAP. Under BBCE policies, states are able to increase federal SNAP limits on household income and remove limits on assets. Although USDA has encouraged states to adopt BBCE to improve SNAP access and administration, little is known about the effects of these policies. GAO was asked to assess: (1) To what extent are households that would otherwise be ineligible for SNAP deemed eligible for the program under BBCE? (2) What effect has BBCE had on program costs? (3) What are the program integrity implications of BBCE? GAO analyzed data from USDA, selected states, and other national sources; conducted site visits to 5 states; and interviewed federal, state, and local officials, as well as others with knowledge of SNAP. "

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