Colleen Heflin, Syracuse University - New SNAP Rules Threaten the Ability of Older Adults to Retire and Live With Dignity

Colleen Heflin, Syracuse University - New SNAP Rules Threaten the Ability of Older Adults to Retire and Live With Dignity

Published: August 17, 2026

Duration: 2:30

Taxpayers will be footing the bill for reduced SNAP benefits for older adults.

Colleen Heflin, professor of public administration and international affairs at Syracuse University, explains why.

Faculty Bio:

Colleen Heflin is a professor of public administration and international affairs. She is also a senior research associate in the Center for Policy Research and a research affiliate in the Lerner Center for Public Health Promotion and Population Health. She has served as associate dean of the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs and chair of the Public Administration and International Affairs Department...