Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program | Simon&Co., LLC https://mjsimonandcompany.com/issues/safety-net-programs/supplemental-nutrition-assistance-program/ Experts in Health and Human Services Policy, Appropriations, & Budget Strategies Thu, 02 Apr 2026 13:22:23 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://mjsimonandcompany.com/wp-content/uploads/cropped-Simon-Co-icon-32x32.png Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program | Simon&Co., LLC https://mjsimonandcompany.com/issues/safety-net-programs/supplemental-nutrition-assistance-program/ 32 32 A Month is a Long Time to Wait for a Meal: New USDA Data Shows Only One State Processes the Required Number of SNAP Applications Within One Month https://mjsimonandcompany.com/safety-net-programs/supplemental-nutrition-assistance-program/a-month-is-a-long-time-to-wait-for-a-meal-new-usda-data-shows-only-one-state-processes-the-required-number-of-snap-applications-within-one-month/ Wed, 18 Mar 2026 13:19:00 +0000 https://mjsimonandcompany.com/?p=2380 While many are focused on SNAP error rates, there are still long-standing issues with application timeliness processing (APT) rates that measure the percentage of applications processed within federal deadlines (30 days for standard applications and 7 days for expedited services). The USDA considers an APT rate of 95% or higher to be acceptable, while rates …

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]]> While many are focused on SNAP error rates, there are still long-standing issues with application timeliness processing (APT) rates that measure the percentage of applications processed within federal deadlines (30 days for standard applications and 7 days for expedited services). The USDA considers an APT rate of 95% or higher to be acceptable, while rates below 90% are considered untimely and may trigger federal intervention. If states consistently fail to meet the timeliness standard, they may be required to submit a Corrective Action Plan. In Fiscal Year 2024, only one state (Wisconsin) had an APT rate above 95% and only 12 states had an APT rate above 90%.

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]]> CAMI Publishes Simon&Co Analysis on SNAP Enrollment Trends https://mjsimonandcompany.com/safety-net-programs/supplemental-nutrition-assistance-program/cami-publishes-simonco-analysis-on-snap-enrollment-trends/ Mon, 28 Dec 2020 16:36:16 +0000 https://mjsimonandcompany.com/?p=1391 In the wake of rising of food insecurity during the pandemic, the Center for Accountability, Modernization and Innovation (CAMI) published on Dec. 15 an analysis of SNAP caseload growth due to the economic impacts of COVID-19. The report is based on actual state reported data for January 2020 and projections through January 2021. Abby Bridgers, …

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]]> In the wake of rising of food insecurity during the pandemic, the Center for Accountability, Modernization and Innovation (CAMI) published on Dec. 15 an analysis of SNAP caseload growth due to the economic impacts of COVID-19. The report is based on actual state reported data for January 2020 and projections through January 2021. Abby Bridgers, Intern to MJ Simon & Company and Russell Sykes, Independent Consultant to CAMI, both contributed to the report.

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