Federal SNAP Changes Trigger Child Eligibility Losses in Multiple States

New federal legislation (H.R. 1) has resulted in a sharp decline in the number of children receiving SNAP food assistance, despite children not being an explicit target of the policy changes. The law has created cost shifts and access barriers at the state level that are reducing participation among low-income children. The changes affect dual-eligible families who often qualify for both SNAP and Medicaid, creating potential coordination issues for managed care organizations serving mothers and children. States must navigate new administrative requirements that may complicate enrollment processes for families receiving multiple benefits.

Maternal · CHIP · Managed Care