Resources and Toolkits

Materials related to SNAP work rules and ABAWD requirements, including summary of changes, resources on process and implementation, model notices, and population-specific flyers

Video outlining best practices for states to improve their risk assessment and error detection processes, including model design, review sequencing, feature engineering, review process optimization, and quick wins

Multi-state survey summary of state agency work to implement new payment error requirements, prepare for upcoming cost sharing provisions, and strengthen payment accuracy efforts

Article to understand SNAP fraud and program integrity risks, protect SNAP program integrity, and address potential fraud

Workshop examining how predictive analytics and risk scoring can improve SNAP implementation and evaluation, using Conneticut as a case study.

CMS is offering states an open source, consent-based verification tool to streamline implementation of the Medicaid work requirement. This supports income verification for non-traditional workers, allows applicant review, and enables flexible system integration. Emmy API will also provide a single point of access for relevant data sources.

Workshop to foster collaboration and share modeling practices among state agencies in response to HR1’s new SNAP PER cost share requirements. Gathering encompassed convened a group of nearly 40 research and data analytics staff from across 15 states involved in SNAP QC data modeling.

Describes approaches states will take toward implementation, highlights considerations for evaluating vendors, and provides detailed descriptions of vendor products across categories (based on product demos and conversations with vendors)

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.

Various templates for state and local governments to meet OBBBA requirements, including primers for program staff and state leadership, targeted flyers for populations (e.g. veterans, unhoused, older adults), and work requirements checklists.