off the charts POLICY INSIGHT BEYOND THE NUMBERS Home Blog In Case You Missed It... In Case You Missed It... November 20, 2020, 3:45 pm | By CBPP This week at CBPP, we focused on food assistance, health, the economy, family income support, and poverty and inequality. On food assistance, Brynne Keith-Jennings discussed how cuts to Puerto Rico’s Nutrition Assistance Program benefits risk food insecurity for people in need. Joseph Llobrera examined new Census survey data showing fewer than half of households with kids are very confident they can afford needed food. On health, Jessica Schubel showed why Medicaid improper payments rates don’t signal fraud or abuse. Schubel and Jennifer Wagner updated their report showing evidence of the harmful effects of Medicaid work requirements in states that have implemented them. We also updated our Sabotage Watch, which tracks efforts to undermine the Affordable Care Act. On the economy, we updated our backgrounder on how many weeks of unemployment compensation are available. On family income support, Ali Safawi and LaDonna Pavetti detailed how most parents leaving Temporary Assistance for Needy Families work, but in low-paying, unstable jobs. On poverty and inequality, we updated our tracker of the COVID-19 recession’s effects on food, housing, and employment hardships and a two-page summary. Chart of the Week — Black and Latino Households Likelier to Experience Food Insufficiency During Pandemic Share Chart on Facebook Share Chart on Twitter Chart A variety of news outlets featured CBPP’s work and experts this past week. Here are some of the highlights: Biden Reminded Us That States Are In Big Trouble. Here’s What’s At StakeForbes November 17, 2020 COVID-19 Relief Expiring at the End of 2020U.S. News & World Report November 17, 2020 What Biden could do to expand health coverage — without CongressVox November 17, 2020 States plead for more federal help as virus outbreak worsensAssociated Press November 17, 2020 Millions of Unemployed Americans Face Loss of Benefits at Year’s EndWall Street Journal November 15, 2020 As communities suffer, local officials struggle to disburse federal aid. Now, a deadline loomsWashington Post November 15, 2020 Don’t miss any of our posts, papers, or charts — follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. CBPP Share Facebook Twitter Print Email PreviousMedicaid Improper Payment Rates Don’t Signal Fraud or Abuse NextHHS’ Proposed “Rule on Rules” Could Wreak Havoc on Health Programs and Harm People Stay up to date Email address Submit Receive the latest news and reports from the Center