From the list below, please check the reasons why your state chose the Transitional Benefits option.
  Percent Number
of respondents
1. Easy to program into existing computer system 25.0 12
2. Decrease workload for workers (e.g., number of contacts with client, time spent on paperwork) 75.0 12
3. Simplify rules for workers (e.g., eligibility, benefit, and change reporting rules) 91.7 12
4. Simplify rules for clients (e.g., eligibility, benefit, and change reporting rules) 100 12
5. Increase in benefit amounts for clients 91.7 12
6. Decrease burden on clients (e.g., time spent applying or reporting changes, amount of paperwork) 91.7 12
7. Promote self-sufficiency among clients 83.3 12
8. Increase overall participation in program 75.0 12
9. Increase participation of working families 91.7 12
10. Increase participation of elderly and/or disabled 8.3 12
11. Increase application process timeliness (i.e., percent of applications processed within required time limits) 25.0 12
12. Works well with other Farm Bill options state chose to implement 58.3 12
13. Makes it easier to align food stamps with TANF 8.3 12
14. Makes it easier to align food stamps with Medicaid 0.0 12
15. Decrease error rate 83.3 12
16. Lower administrative costs 25.0 12
17. Other (Please describe below.) 8.3 12