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Adopting the Standard Medical Deduction Increased State SNAP Enrollment and Benefits

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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.

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  • Yuwei Zhang & Jun Li & Dongmei Zuo & Colleen Heflin, 2024. "Adopting the Standard Medical Deduction Increased State SNAP Enrollment and Benefits," Center for Policy Research Policy Briefs 10, Center for Policy Research, Maxwell School, Syracuse University.
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