With ‘transition benefits,' Missouri residents won't be kicked off SNAP if they get a pay raise
With ‘transition benefits,' Missouri residents won't be kicked off SNAP if they get a pay raise
Transition benefits gradually reduce the amount of benefits someone gets from things like the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) as their income rises. The measure is seen as a way to incentivize people to earn more money working, without falling off the so-called benefit cliff.
In Missouri of all places. Color me surprised. This sounds like a good idea.
I've argued that benefits should be structured to reward raises/earning more. Every dollar earned should reduce benefits by at most $0.95 for any income-driven programs. The last 5% could be considered an investment towards lifting people out of poverty.
Good to hear Missouri considering a similar approach. Apparently Indiana and Utah have already implemented these transitional benefits programs successfully.