States that both expanded Medicaid and conducted Medicaid enrollment outreach experienced smaller decreases in SNAP and WIC enrollment in comparison with other states. Moreover, enrollment in SNAP has shown to reduce health care expenditures. Greater collaboration among public programs, such as streamlining eligibility data and concerted outreach efforts, is one of the achievements of the Affordable Care Act that should be continued.
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