Public Policy & Practice Change
Streamlining Access to Benefits for Millions
We help government leaders test and adopt practical policy and practice solutions that bring more equity and efficiency to accessing benefits. Since 2019, BDT has helped streamline access to benefits for 3 million people through policy and practice changes.
Our policy experts work closely with states across the country to provide technical assistance, build playbooks and guidebooks, and implement system-level changes to streamline access to programs like Medicaid, WIC, and SNAP.
Modernizing Systems Nationwide
We forge relationships with government agencies to advance wide-reaching policy and practice change. Our efforts include:
Public Policy and Practice Highlights
News
Improving SNAP Application Process Using Telephonic Signatures
Blog
2023: A Pivotal Year for Anti-Poverty Programs
Blog
Our Path to Improving WIC Access for Families Nationwide
In the Media
Technical.ly: Benefits Data Trust is part of a $10M initiative to modernize WIC state agencies
Toolkit
Increasing WIC coverage through cross-program data matching and targeted outreach
Toolkit
Stabilizing Medicaid coverage: BDT's Medicaid churn toolkit
Guidebook
Using text message outreach to reduce SNAP churn
Issue Brief