The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP): Categorical Eligibility

Falk, Gene ; Aussenberg, Randy Alison

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.

关键词: Nutrition policy;    Nutrition and state;    Supplemental security income program;   

RP-ID  :  R42054
RP-ID  :  R42054_2013Dec31

美国|英语

来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

This report discusses categorical eligibility and some of the issues raised by it. It first describes the three different types of categorical eligibility: traditional categorical eligibility conveyed through receipt of need-based cash assistance, and the newer "narrow" and "broad-based" categorical eligibilities conveyed via TANF "noncash" benefits. It also provides recent information on current state practices with regard to categorical eligibility. Finally, the report discusses proposals to restrict categorical eligibility.