Research finds that streamlining the benefits application process increases WIC application, enrollment rates

MedicalXpress | Apr 20, 2026

Being stuck in a bureaucratic morass is frustrating and time-consuming; known as administrative burden, this phenomenon is unfortunately a regular feature of modern life. For some, however, administrative burden is more than an annoyance; it's an obstacle to getting essential government benefits and assistance. Because the process can be so confusing, opaque, and difficult, many people end up not signing up for the help they need for themselves and their children, even though they are eligible.