Bridging the Gap

Nutrition and Health Nutition and Health

“If you haven’t got your health, you haven’t got anything” is more than just a popular saying – it’s the truth. A healthy body means a healthy mind that’s ready to take on life, whether it’s at home, school or work.

For employees who don’t have access to nutritious foods or adequate medical care though, it may be difficult to keep themselves and their families fit and strong. Instead of being prepared to contribute 110%, employees may only have 50% to give – they may be tired or worn out throughout the day, sick at home, or busy caring for an ill child.

Connecting frontline employees with programs that can help to pay for groceries or cover medical bills is an easy way to make sure that they and their families are better able to succeed, whether it’s at home, school or work.

Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP - formerly known as Food Stamps)

Program the enables eligible lower-income families to pay for healthy foods.

SNAP

NHSA SNAP Benefit Blast
A one-page write-up designed to go out as an email blast that includes tips and helpful links for your HR team. Feel free to send it as is or customize it to best meet your organization’s needs.

The AARP Foundation and the National Coalition on Aging SNAP Application Forms Services
Interactive maps that allow you to locate information about your state’s SNAP program and to download the necessary application forms or apply online.

Official Food and Drug Administration SNAP Site
A comprehensive site that can answer any question about SNAP. Be sure to check out the outreach section for free downloadable fliers, posters and fact sheets.

Children’s Health Insurance Program

State-based program that helps families who earn up to $44,500 annually to pay for medical care for children under 18.

SNAP

NHSA CHIP Benefit Blast
A one-page write-up designed to go out as an email blast that includes tips and helpful links for your HR team. Feel free to send it as is or customize it to best meet your organization’s needs.

The InsureKidsNow Application Map
Interactive maps that allow you to locate information about your state’s CHIP program, download the necessary application forms or apply online.

Official InsureKidsNow Site
A comprehensive site that can answer any question about CHIP. Be sure to check out the outreach section for free downloadable fliers, posters and fact sheets.

Medicaid

Federal health insurance program that helps people who can't otherwise afford medical care pay for some or all of their medical bills.

NHSA Medicaid Benefit Blast—Coming Soon!
A one-page write-up designed to go out as an email blast that includes tips and helpful links for your HR team. Feel free to send it as is or customize it to best meet your organization’s needs.

The InsureKidsNow Application Map
Interactive maps that allow you to locate information about your state’s CHIP program, download the necessary application forms or apply online.

Official InsureKidsNow Site
A comprehensive site that can answer any question about CHIP. Be sure to check out the outreach section for free downloadable fliers, posters and fact sheets.

Official USDHHS Medicaid Page
US Department of Health and Human Services page that explains what Medicaid is and who is eligible.

Women, Infants, and Children Program

Federal program that helps to cover nutritional and other health needs for lower-income women with children.

NHSA WIC Benefit Blast- Coming Soon!
A one-page write-up designed to go out as an email blast that includes tips and helpful links for your HR team. Feel free to send it as is or customize it to best meet your organization’s needs.

Official WIC Site
The official USDA Food and Nutrition Service WIC website provides detailed information on the program, including eligibility requirements and details on how to apply.


The Family Strengthening Policy Center was developed with support
from the Annie E. Casey Foundation.