Title | Are older adults who participate in the supplemental nutrition assistance program healthier than eligible nonparticipants? Evidence from the Health and Retirement study |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2017 |
Authors | Kim, JH |
Journal | Journal of Sociology and Social Welfare |
Volume | 44 |
Issue | 3 |
Pagination | 95-117 |
Date Published | 09/2017 |
ISSN Number | 01915096 |
Keywords | Food insecurity, Self-reported health, SNAP |
Abstract | This research examined the impact of participation in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program on the health of older adults. The study used panel data from the 2004-2012 Waves of the Rand version of the Health and Retirement Study to estimate regression models of self-reported health and the number of doctor-diagnosed conditions, controlling for individual characteristics and time fixed effects. The findings revealed that program participants did not maintain or improve their health status relative to non-participants during the study period. Thus, the study confirms that program participation confers negligible benefits in maintaining and improving the health status of older adults. |
Citation Key | 9394 |