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This week at CBPP, we focused on health.
- On health, Claire Heyison explained that Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplace enrollees will face higher health insurance premiums and more eligibility restrictions during this year’s open enrollment period. Nicole Rapfogel and Sarah Lueck warned that consumers should be wary of subpar health products, which lack benefits and consumer protections standard in ACA plans. Maani Stewart explained how data sharing between states’ SNAP and Medicaid programs could reduce coverage losses and administrative burdens from the 2025 reconciliation law’s Medicaid work requirement, helping eligible people keep their health coverage.
Chart of the Week — Enrollee Premiums Are Increasing in 2027, But Not as Dramatically as Last Year for Those With Premium Tax Credits
The Center was active on social media this week. Here are some highlights:
- Ife Finch Floyd posted a thread to Bluesky and Diana Azevedo-McCaffrey posted a thread to X highlighting Georgia’s recent misuse of TANF funds and the broader decline in cash assistance for families experiencing poverty.
- Ahead of open enrollment for 2027 ACA marketplace coverage, Claire Heyison posted a thread to Bluesky encouraging people shopping for health coverage to check out HealthCare.gov or their state-based marketplace, even though premiums are going up.
- Victoria Gibney posted a thread to Bluesky highlighting that this week’s release of 2025 American Community Survey data was not restricted, but concerns over future availability remain.
- Gideon Lukens posted a thread to X and Bluesky highlighting new Census data on uninsured rates in 2025 and the impact of recent policy changes on health coverage.
- We posted a video to YouTube featuring Diana Azevedo-McCaffrey on why families receiving TANF cash assistance can often face barriers to affording the essentials for their children due to the program’s child support cooperation requirement.
A variety of news outlets featured CBPP’s work and experts this past week. Here are some of the highlights:
'Affordability? For who?' Voters decide between helping homeowners or public services
NPR
October 30, 2026
Unemployment for black Americans rises as Shelby County layoffs surge
October 29, 2026
Fox 13 Memphis
From Senate Candidates, Surprising Stances on Fixing Social Security
New York Times
October 28, 2026
More taxes, higher bills: Marylanders struggle to make ends meet
Fox 45 News Baltimore
October 27, 2026
Fewer students could get free meals as SNAP enrollment declines
New Orleans Public Radio
October 26, 2026
Trump administration has pushed 5m Americans off food stamps
The Guardian
October 25, 2026
States navigating a ‘critical time’ of Medicaid changes amid midterm elections, expert says
Route Fifty
October 23, 2026
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