“Discussions about streamlining systems with the goal of government efficiency should not be about cutting support,” the authors write. Research has shown that reducing burdensome requirements for public assistance programs—such as through multi-program-enrollment applications—can improve participation, but only a few states offer this option. **About Boston University School of Public HealthFounded in 1976, Boston University School of Public Health is one of the top ten ranked schools of public health in the world. It offers master’s- and doctoral-level education in public health. The faculty in six departments conduct policy-changing public health research around the world, with the mission of improving the health of populations—especially the disadvantaged, underserved, and vulnerable—locally and globally.