Center on Budget and Policy Priorities

Center on Budget and Policy Priorities

SNAP Vendor Survey: Results Now Available

By Symonne Singleton (Center on Budget and Policy Priorities) and Alicia Huguelet (Center on Budget and Policy Priorities) HR1 provisions that are adding new administrative requirements to SNAP are taking effect, putting additional pressure on states to demonstrate strong outcomes, particularly around payment error rates, work requirements, timeliness, and caseworker efficiency. To help states navigate the vendor landscape, the Safety Net Response Network conducted a survey of SNAP vendor solutions from February through April 2026. The goal was straightforward: to…

June 11, 2026

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A Guide to Reducing Coverage Losses Through Effective Implementation of Medicaid’s New Work Requirement

Outlines strategies to reduce coverage losses including minimizing administrative and applicant burden, streamlining verification processes, creating accessible and user-friendly forms and portals, and strengthening communication and outreach efforts.

April 30, 2026

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Integration Guide for Implementing System Changes

The passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill (also known as OBBBA or H.R. 1) in July 2025 mandated significant changes to key social safety net programs, including the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Medicaid. To meet these requirements and minimize coverage loss, states must update the technical infrastructure that powers their program delivery. Given the aggressive implementation timeline included in the bill, states are being flooded with pitches for technical solutions promising to “fix” the problem.

April 16, 2026