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This Open Enrollment Period, ACA Marketplace Enrollees Face Higher Premiums, More Eligibility Restrictions
Everyone’s situation is unique, and people should visit HealthCare.gov or their state-based marketplace to compare plans and see if they qualify for financial help.
Health Coverage Consumers Should Be Wary of Subpar Products
Open enrollment for marketplace plans for 2027 health coverage is approaching — beginning November 1 in most states — and millions of people will be looking for health coverage. Facing significant affordability changes and, in many cases, paying more for less generous coverage, some may turn to subpar health products offered outside the marketplace, or companies may target them with...
Accessing SNAP Data Can Reduce Coverage Losses and Administrative Burdens From Medicaid Work Requirement
Effective data sharing between programs will help streamline verification processes and ensure that eligible people can keep their health coverage without interruption.
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This week at CBPP, we focused on the federal budget, housing, state budgets and taxes, the economy, and food assistance. On the federal budget, Brendan Duke, Richard Kogan, and Sonali Master explained why federal policymakers should raise revenue to address deficits in both the federal budget and federal investment that threaten the economic well-being of our nation. On housing, Anna...
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Congress Must Delay SNAP Cost Shift to Stanch SNAP Participation Losses, Which Far Exceed CBO’s Estimates
The outsized drops suggest that people not ostensibly targeted by the 2025 reconciliation law’s eligibility restrictions are losing SNAP anyway. That includes many children, seniors, and people with disabilities.
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This week at CBPP, we focused on health, food assistance, and state budgets and taxes. On food assistance, Joseph Llobrera and Catlin Nchako pointed out that number of people receiving SNAP food assistance is at its lowest point in 17 years, despite the lack of economic improvement and high food prices. On health, Claire Heyison explained that the White House’s...
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SNAP Participation Has Dropped to Its Lowest Point in 17 Years, Even Though Economic Conditions Haven’t Improved
The number of people receiving SNAP food assistance has declined sharply in recent months, even though there is no sign that the decline is due primarily to an improving economy.
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This week at CBPP, we focused on governance, state budgets and taxes, and food assistance. On governance, Sam Berger, Jacob Leibenluft, and Devin O’Connor explained that Congress can restore funding it authorized for 11 programs that the Trump Administration has illegally withheld and enact guardrails to prevent the Administration from illegally withholding funds in the future. On state budgets and...
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WIC Can Be Strengthened to Improve Pregnancy-Related Health
WIC's recurring, structured appointments create sustained touchpoints for identifying emerging health concerns throughout pregnancy and beyond.
Millionaires’ Tax Before Washington Voters Supports Vital Investments, Makes Tax Code Fairer
On November 3, voters in Washington State will decide whether to protect landmark legislation enacted in March that will generate billions in new annual revenue for schools, child care, and other priorities while also helping balance out the state’s highly unbalanced tax system. If the repeal effort fails, Washington will remain among the growing list of states approving targeted tax...
