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Connect SNAP asset test to SIPP-imputed liquid assets#7445

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Connect SNAP asset test to SIPP-imputed liquid assets#7445
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Summary

  • Connects snap_assets to spm_unit_cash_assets (which sums bank_account_assets, stock_assets, bond_assets from SIPP imputation)
  • Previously snap_assets was an input variable defaulting to 0, meaning the SNAP asset test never bound in microsimulation
  • Adds statutory reference to 7 USC 2014(g) and improves documentation

Context

This is part of a larger effort to properly model SNAP resource limits, particularly relevant for analyzing BBCE (Broad-Based Categorical Eligibility) elimination. Without this connection, eliminating BBCE only tests the gross income channel — but BBCE also waives asset limits, which is the dominant channel for most affected households.

Test plan

  • Verify snap_assets returns non-zero values in microsimulation
  • Check SNAP eligibility changes when asset test is binding
  • Companion PR in policyengine-us-data improves asset imputation quality

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MaxGhenis and others added 3 commits February 19, 2026 23:25
Co-Authored-By: Claude Opus 4.6 <noreply@anthropic.com>
Co-Authored-By: Claude Opus 4.6 <noreply@anthropic.com>
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