Changing state policies to make it easier for seniors to apply for and receive SNAP makes sense from a human, health and fiscal perspective.
Changes should include:
- Streamlining the application process,
- Conducting outreach to ensure all eligible seniors have access to SNAP,
- Implementing a standard medical deduction to make more struggling seniors eligible.
Providing seniors with healthy food helps to reduce illness and medical costs, while providing a better quality of life for our oldest residents.