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“Now it’s so bad that the agency is setting up appointments for eligibility six to eight weeks out from the day the client applies,” Sparks said. "Well, six to eight weeks is beyond the time frame in which they’re required to make the decision.” ...
The national payment error rate (NPER) is the most-cited measure of nationwide payment accuracy. Using USDA-FNS’s Quality Control (QC) system, the NPER estimates states’ accuracy in determining eligibility and benefit amounts. The NPER has limitations, though; for instance, it only reflects e...
SNAP assists eligible, low-income individuals and families in need throughout the U.S. [16]. While eligibility varies by state, those whose income and resources fall below certain thresholds are able to supplement their food budgets using SNAP benefits [16]. Thus, SNAP is often considered a...