SNAP Enrollment Drops for Low-Income Children After H.R. 1 Implementation
The number of children receiving SNAP food assistance has declined sharply following implementation of H.R. 1, according to recent data. The law created cost shifts and access barriers that were not originally intended to target child eligibility but have nonetheless reduced enrollment among low-income children. The decline represents an unintended consequence of the federal policy changes that altered program administration and state funding responsibilities. The reduction in food assistance may affect health outcomes and social determinants of health for Medicaid-enrolled children whose families lost SNAP benefits.
Medicaid MCOs serving dual-eligible populations may see increased utilization and costs related to food insecurity among children who lost SNAP benefits, particularly for behavioral health and chronic disease management.
Maternal · CHIP · Managed Care
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