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Can reducing administrative burdens increase benefit amounts? Evidence from SNAP simplified reporting

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Relaxing administrative burdens can boost enrollment in benefit programs. However, administrative burdens can influence other outcomes of interest. Simplified reporting is a state policy option that reduces the amount of information Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients must report between certifications. Using SNAP Quality Control data, I find that simplified reporting meaningfully and robustly reduced SNAP payment error rates and increased SNAP benefits. The results imply that easing certain administrative burdens can, not only stimulate program uptake, but also increase benefit levels.

Source: Applied Economic Perspectives and Policy

DOI: 10.1002/aepp.13508

Author: W. Clay Fannin

Institution: Institute for Research on Poverty

Language: English

Topic: Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations

Subfield: General Health Professions

Field: Health Professions

Domain: Health Sciences

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,750

OpenAlex ID: W4407594348

FWCI: 1.187

Cites: 43

Cited by: 1

Related to: 10