Patricia Nguyen

A close look at the earnings range where a modest raise triggers losses across two programs at once.

A structural comparison of gross versus net income rules between SNAP and Medicaid for households on both.

A look at why SNAP’s reporting cycle and Medicaid’s renewal calendar almost never fall on the same date.

A state-level look at where TANF enrollment still triggers automatic Medicaid coverage versus a separate application.

Explaining which parts of a Section 8 voucher move with a household across state lines and which require …

Talking points for caseworkers helping a client understand why a raise didn’t translate into more usable income.