From the list below, please check the reasons why your state chose the Simplified Definition of Resources option.
  Percent Number
of respondents
1. Easy to program into existing computer system 65.2 23
2. Decrease workload for workers (e.g., number of contacts with client, time spent on paperwork) 65.2 23
3. Simplify rules for workers (e.g., eligibility, benefit, and change reporting rules) 95.7 23
4. Simplify rules for clients (e.g., eligibility, benefit, and change reporting rules) 82.6 23
5. Increase in benefit amounts for clients 43.5 23
6. Decrease burden on clients (e.g., time spent applying or reporting changes, amount of paperwork) 69.6 23
7. Promote self-sufficiency among clients 26.1 23
8. Increase overall participation in program 39.1 23
9. Increase participation of working families 30.4 23
10. Increase participation of elderly and/or disabled 21.7 23
11. Increase application process timeliness (i.e., percent of applications processed within required time limits) 34.8 23
12. Works well with other Farm Bill options state chose to implement 60.9 23
13. Makes it easier to align food stamps with TANF 87.0 23
14. Makes it easier to align food stamps with Medicaid 60.9 23
15. Decrease error rate 65.2 23
16. Lower administrative costs 30.4 23
17. Other (Please describe below.) 0.0 23