Research Report Disabilities Among TANF Recipients: Evidence from the NHIS
Pamela J. Loprest, Elaine Maag
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This project uses data from the 2005/2006 National Health Interview Survey to provide a profile of the prevalence of different types of disability and employment among TANF recipients. We find that prevalence of disability varies widely depending on the specific measure used. Using narrow and broad composite disability measures, anywhere from 10 to 40 percent of TANF recipients have a disability and almost one-fifth have a family member with a disability. Disability prevalence among Food Stamp recipients is similar to TANF but low-income mothers have lower prevalence on almost all measures. Employment among TANF recipients with disabilities is considerably lower than among recipients without disabilities.

Research Areas Health and health care Social safety net Disability equity policy
Tags Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Disability and long-term care Disabilities and employment
Policy Centers Income and Benefits Policy Center