Resources
Human-Centered Design
Maintaining Benefits
Text Messaging

Cell Phones as a Safety Net Lifeline

Cell Phones as a Safety Net Lifeline
2020
Code for America
Author(s): 
Dustin Palmer
Cell Phones as a Safety Net Lifeline
Source Sector(s)
Government Agency
Non-profit
Benefits Program
SNAP: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
Medicaid/CHIP
TANF: Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
Level of Government
State/Provincial
Location
Louisiana
Format
News
Non-Academic Article

Eligible people struggle to maintain their case status for critical safety net services, often due to administrative hurdles and poor communication. Code for America piloted text message reminders to support Louisianans, which helped clients avoid costly churn. Text messages are an underrated, efficient solution for human service agencies to meet client expectations and improve case outcomes.