Food Stamps and the Working Poor

• Main Author: Mueser, Peter (auth)
• Other Authors: Ribar, David (auth), Tekin, Erdal (auth)
• Format: Electronic Book Chapter
• Language: English
• Published: W.E. Upjohn Institute 2019
• Subjects: Central government policies; Social welfare & social services; Public Policy & Administration; Agriculture
• Online Access: DOAB: download the publication; DOAB: description of the publication

The authors show that many households that are eligible for food stamps do not receive them, and that eligible individuals' enrollment is influenced by the states' administrative requirements. Highlighted are the procedures for certifying applicants and recertifying recipients, and policie...