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Matt Unrath
@mattunrath
economist @uscensusbureau. @capolicylab research fellow. views are my own and not my employer's.
Jan 29, 2021 • 14 tweets • 6 min read
**new research**

Using enrollment histories for 14m #SNAP recipients in CA between 2005-2020, I show:

• Periodic paperwork burdens lower participation, but improve targeting.

• For every one ineligible household screened out, three eligible households also leave.

1/N Most SNAP recipients in CA must verify their eligibility every 6 months. This entails filling out a multi-page form, providing proof of income, identifying household members, reporting how much you spend on certain expenses, and in some cases, completing an interview.

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