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Title: Association of WIC Participation and Electronic Benefits Transfer Implementation

Citation Type: Journal Article

Publication Year: 2021

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ISSN: 2168-6203

DOI: 10.1001/JAMAPEDIATRICS.2020.6973

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PMID: 33779712

Abstract: The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) is an important source of nutritional support and education for women and children living in poverty; although WIC participation confers clear health benefits, only 50% of eligible women and children currently receive WIC. In 2010, Congress mandated that states transition WIC benefits by 2020 from paper vouchers to electronic benefits transfer (EBT) cards, which are more convenient to use, are potentially less stigmatizing, and may improve WIC participation.

Url: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamapediatrics/fullarticle/2777820

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Authors: Vasan, Aditi; Kenyon, Chén C.; Feudtner, Chris; Fiks, Alexander G.; Venkataramani, Atheendar S.

Periodical (Full): JAMA Pediatrics

Issue: 6

Volume: 175

Pages: 609-616

Data Collections: IPUMS CPS

Topics: Poverty and Welfare

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