Do state Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program policies influence program participation among seniors?. Issue 2 (3rd February 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Jones, Jordan W.; Courtemanche, Charles; Denteh, Augustine; Marton, James; Tchernis, Rusty
• Is Part Of: Applied economic perspectives and policy. Volume 44:Issue 2(2022)
• Page Start: 591
• Page End: 608
• Publication Date: 2022-02-03
• Subjects: eligibility -- participation -- seniors -- SNAP; Agriculture -- Economic aspects -- Periodicals; Agriculture and state -- Periodicals; 338.105
• DOI: 10.1002/aepp.13231
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2040-5790

Abstract

Abstract: Senior participation in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) has traditionally been lower than other groups among those eligible, with historical estimates below 50%. We examine the impacts of state SNAP policies on program participation among low‐income senior (age 60 and older) and nonsenior households using data from the 2001 to 2014 December Current Population Survey Food Security Supplement. Our results suggest that policies designed to expand SNAP eligibility modestly increased participation among seniors but led to larger increases among nonseniors. In contrast, we find little evidence of effects of policies related to transaction costs, stigma, or outreach on either group. Abstract : Related Content: The effects of aging services and the supplemental nutrition assistance program on food insecurity among older Georgians: 2018–2020 Related Content: The long‐run prevalence of food insufficiency among older Americans Related Content: Food insecurity among older adults in the U.S.: The role of mortgage borrowing Related Content: Does Social Security promote food security? Evidence for older households