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@sharonparrott.bsky.social lifts up 2 key issues that remain unaddressed as the Senate considers bills to end the shutdown: the looming spike in health care costs for 20M ppl & the need for guardrails to stop the President from undoing parts of bipartisan funding laws www.cbpp.org/press/statem...
Beyond the Shutdown: Country Needs Congress and President to Address Health Care Cost Spikes and Rule of Law
Two fundamental issues remain unaddressed, and Congress needs to tackle them without delay.
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November 10, 2025 at 9:52 PM
@sharonparrott.bsky.social lifts up 2 key issues that remain unaddressed as the Senate considers bills to end the shutdown: the looming spike in health care costs for 20M ppl & the need for guardrails to stop the President from undoing parts of bipartisan funding laws www.cbpp.org/press/statem...
#ACA marketplace open enrollment for 2026 has begun. A family of four earning $70,000 could pay $3,000 more a year for coverage if premium tax credit enhancements expire, making affordable coverage harder to maintain. Congress can fix this by extending the PTC enhancements.
November 10, 2025 at 8:15 PM
#ACA marketplace open enrollment for 2026 has begun. A family of four earning $70,000 could pay $3,000 more a year for coverage if premium tax credit enhancements expire, making affordable coverage harder to maintain. Congress can fix this by extending the PTC enhancements.
This week at CBPP, we focused on #FoodAssistance, #health, the #economy, and the #FederalBudget and #FederalTaxes. www.cbpp.org/blog/in-case...
November 7, 2025 at 9:25 PM
This week at CBPP, we focused on #FoodAssistance, #health, the #economy, and the #FederalBudget and #FederalTaxes. www.cbpp.org/blog/in-case...
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Check out @centeronbudget.bsky.social's new graphics -- examples of the cost increases that marketplace enrollees in all 50 states and D.C. will face if Congress doesn't extend premium tax credit enhancements. h/t @gidlukens.bsky.social www.cbpp.org/research/res...
Marketplace Enrollees Face Steep Premium Increases Unless Tax Credit Enhancements Are Extended
Click on a state to find it in the grid...
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November 6, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Check out @centeronbudget.bsky.social's new graphics -- examples of the cost increases that marketplace enrollees in all 50 states and D.C. will face if Congress doesn't extend premium tax credit enhancements. h/t @gidlukens.bsky.social www.cbpp.org/research/res...
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New data from @CenterOnBudget shows USDA cutting families' SNAP benefits far more than necessary.⤵️
New data: CBPP analyzed USDA’s contingency fund spending plan & found it is only going to release 2/3 of the funding they committed to in court filings, cutting families’ SNAP benefits far more than necessary, violating USDA’s own regulations & shortchanging millions of families.
November 5, 2025 at 5:00 PM
New data from @CenterOnBudget shows USDA cutting families' SNAP benefits far more than necessary.⤵️
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Why does a 50% cut to maximum SNAP benefits = a ~60% cut in average benefits?
A household's SNAP benefit = Maximum benefit - 30% of net income
Most SNAP households have some income & get less than the maximum. A 50% cut to the maximum is a much greater % cut to their benefits.
A household's SNAP benefit = Maximum benefit - 30% of net income
Most SNAP households have some income & get less than the maximum. A 50% cut to the maximum is a much greater % cut to their benefits.
We estimate that USDA’s plan will result in a roughly 60% cut in average benefits. Because of how the SNAP benefit calculation works, USDA's plan to cut maximum benefits for each household size by 50% results in a deeper cut to average benefits—and a much deeper cut than needed.
November 5, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Why does a 50% cut to maximum SNAP benefits = a ~60% cut in average benefits?
A household's SNAP benefit = Maximum benefit - 30% of net income
Most SNAP households have some income & get less than the maximum. A 50% cut to the maximum is a much greater % cut to their benefits.
A household's SNAP benefit = Maximum benefit - 30% of net income
Most SNAP households have some income & get less than the maximum. A 50% cut to the maximum is a much greater % cut to their benefits.
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Remember the lesson to watch what people DO rather than what they SAY?
The Trump Admin has promised to help people afford basic needs like food, health care & housing but they are DOING the exact opposite.
No family needed to miss November SNAP benefits. USDA can fix this.
The Trump Admin has promised to help people afford basic needs like food, health care & housing but they are DOING the exact opposite.
No family needed to miss November SNAP benefits. USDA can fix this.
Why does a 50% cut to maximum SNAP benefits = a ~60% cut in average benefits?
A household's SNAP benefit = Maximum benefit - 30% of net income
Most SNAP households have some income & get less than the maximum. A 50% cut to the maximum is a much greater % cut to their benefits.
A household's SNAP benefit = Maximum benefit - 30% of net income
Most SNAP households have some income & get less than the maximum. A 50% cut to the maximum is a much greater % cut to their benefits.
We estimate that USDA’s plan will result in a roughly 60% cut in average benefits. Because of how the SNAP benefit calculation works, USDA's plan to cut maximum benefits for each household size by 50% results in a deeper cut to average benefits—and a much deeper cut than needed.
November 5, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Remember the lesson to watch what people DO rather than what they SAY?
The Trump Admin has promised to help people afford basic needs like food, health care & housing but they are DOING the exact opposite.
No family needed to miss November SNAP benefits. USDA can fix this.
The Trump Admin has promised to help people afford basic needs like food, health care & housing but they are DOING the exact opposite.
No family needed to miss November SNAP benefits. USDA can fix this.
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If SNAP math is hurting your brain today, this is shows why USDA's 50% cut to maximum SNAP benefits translates into a much deeper cut to average benefits.
Only households receiving the maximum benefit will see a 50% cut under USDA's plan – and everyone else gets cut more deeply.
Only households receiving the maximum benefit will see a 50% cut under USDA's plan – and everyone else gets cut more deeply.
So the range of outcomes is
- 50 percent of benefits
- less than 50 percent of benefits
- no benefits at all
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/05/u...
- 50 percent of benefits
- less than 50 percent of benefits
- no benefits at all
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/05/u...
Some SNAP Recipients May Not Receive Food Stamps Under White House Policy
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November 5, 2025 at 7:06 PM
If SNAP math is hurting your brain today, this is shows why USDA's 50% cut to maximum SNAP benefits translates into a much deeper cut to average benefits.
Only households receiving the maximum benefit will see a 50% cut under USDA's plan – and everyone else gets cut more deeply.
Only households receiving the maximum benefit will see a 50% cut under USDA's plan – and everyone else gets cut more deeply.
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Shutdowns hurt people and it will be good news when the government reopens.
But it is vital that Congress also address both the looming massive spike in health care costs for 20M *and* deliver a funding deal that the President can’t undo the parts he just doesn’t like. 🧵
But it is vital that Congress also address both the looming massive spike in health care costs for 20M *and* deliver a funding deal that the President can’t undo the parts he just doesn’t like. 🧵
November 6, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Shutdowns hurt people and it will be good news when the government reopens.
But it is vital that Congress also address both the looming massive spike in health care costs for 20M *and* deliver a funding deal that the President can’t undo the parts he just doesn’t like. 🧵
But it is vital that Congress also address both the looming massive spike in health care costs for 20M *and* deliver a funding deal that the President can’t undo the parts he just doesn’t like. 🧵
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Update: USDA revised their #SNAP contingency fund plan to provide households with a larger share of their November benefits. This is an important but inadequate step. Families need their full benefits to afford groceries & the Administration has the authority to provide them.
New data: CBPP analyzed USDA’s contingency fund spending plan & found it is only going to release 2/3 of the funding they committed to in court filings, cutting families’ SNAP benefits far more than necessary, violating USDA’s own regulations & shortchanging millions of families.
November 6, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Update: USDA revised their #SNAP contingency fund plan to provide households with a larger share of their November benefits. This is an important but inadequate step. Families need their full benefits to afford groceries & the Administration has the authority to provide them.
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#OpenEnrollment for 2026 marketplace plans started Nov 1 in most states. B/c Congressional Rs haven’t extended PTC enhancements, ppl are seeing higher costs as they review their options. If you’re in need of marketplace coverage, here are some key dates to keep in mind during this uncertain time:
November 6, 2025 at 7:00 PM
#OpenEnrollment for 2026 marketplace plans started Nov 1 in most states. B/c Congressional Rs haven’t extended PTC enhancements, ppl are seeing higher costs as they review their options. If you’re in need of marketplace coverage, here are some key dates to keep in mind during this uncertain time:
Low-income families will see even deeper #SNAP cuts because the Administration plans to release only two-thirds of the funds it says are available, shortchanging millions who rely on benefits to afford food. More from @katiebergh.bsky.social: www.cbpp.org/blog/adminis...
Administration Won’t Spend All SNAP Funds It Says Are Available, Leading to Deep Benefit Cuts for Low-Income Households
The Trump Administration is only planning to release two-thirds of the SNAP funding it committed to spend to partially cover November benefits, cutting families’ benefits far more than necessary and s...
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November 5, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Low-income families will see even deeper #SNAP cuts because the Administration plans to release only two-thirds of the funds it says are available, shortchanging millions who rely on benefits to afford food. More from @katiebergh.bsky.social: www.cbpp.org/blog/adminis...
Over 800,000 children in veteran families with low incomes are still left out of the full #ChildTaxCredit, as the harmful Republican megabill’s changes failed to address the credit’s upside-down structure. www.cbpp.org/blog/megabil...
November 5, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Over 800,000 children in veteran families with low incomes are still left out of the full #ChildTaxCredit, as the harmful Republican megabill’s changes failed to address the credit’s upside-down structure. www.cbpp.org/blog/megabil...
Amid tariff uncertainty and a slowing job market, families face rising costs while cuts to #Medicaid and #SNAP mean less help affording care and groceries in an economy already losing steam. www.cbpp.org/blog/a-weake...
November 5, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Amid tariff uncertainty and a slowing job market, families face rising costs while cuts to #Medicaid and #SNAP mean less help affording care and groceries in an economy already losing steam. www.cbpp.org/blog/a-weake...
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New data: CBPP analyzed USDA’s contingency fund spending plan & found it is only going to release 2/3 of the funding they committed to in court filings, cutting families’ SNAP benefits far more than necessary, violating USDA’s own regulations & shortchanging millions of families.
November 5, 2025 at 4:40 PM
New data: CBPP analyzed USDA’s contingency fund spending plan & found it is only going to release 2/3 of the funding they committed to in court filings, cutting families’ SNAP benefits far more than necessary, violating USDA’s own regulations & shortchanging millions of families.
Open enrollment for #ACA marketplace plans has begun, and without congressional action to extend premium tax credit enhancements, millions are facing steep premium increases for 2026.
November 5, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Open enrollment for #ACA marketplace plans has begun, and without congressional action to extend premium tax credit enhancements, millions are facing steep premium increases for 2026.
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"Still, the saga has laid bare the shutdown strategy at the White House, where Mr. Trump has been willing to shield only some Americans from the harms of a fiscal standoff that he has made no effort to resolve."
NEW: Almost six weeks in, Trump's shutdown strategy is clear: He's willing to stretch the budget, but only for political gain and retribution. For others, like the 42 million on food stamps, he has offered no relief, and sought to enact cuts Congress did not approve
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/02/u...
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Food Stamp Cuts Expose Trump’s Strategy to Use Shutdown to Advance Agenda
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November 3, 2025 at 3:53 PM
"Still, the saga has laid bare the shutdown strategy at the White House, where Mr. Trump has been willing to shield only some Americans from the harms of a fiscal standoff that he has made no effort to resolve."
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Doing the bare minimum because a court order forced their hand? That's not enough.
The Administration could & should use their legal transfer authority so low-income families receive full SNAP benefits for November—and full benefits could get to those families more quickly.⤵️
The Administration could & should use their legal transfer authority so low-income families receive full SNAP benefits for November—and full benefits could get to those families more quickly.⤵️
It is a relief that the Administration is finally agreeing to do the bare minimum and follow the law by using the #SNAP contingency reserve to partially fund November SNAP benefits & nutrition assistance in Puerto Rico & American Samoa.
November 3, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Doing the bare minimum because a court order forced their hand? That's not enough.
The Administration could & should use their legal transfer authority so low-income families receive full SNAP benefits for November—and full benefits could get to those families more quickly.⤵️
The Administration could & should use their legal transfer authority so low-income families receive full SNAP benefits for November—and full benefits could get to those families more quickly.⤵️
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Let's be clear: Any delays as states work to implement partial benefits will be because the Administration has deliberately chosen not to transfer the funds needed for full benefits—which the courts affirmed they have the authority to do.
The Trump administration's plan to partially fund SNAP benefits won't happen quickly. Here's what to know.
Why November SNAP benefits may not be available for several weeks or months
The USDA says that state systems which distribute benefits are different, which could cause delays.
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November 3, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Let's be clear: Any delays as states work to implement partial benefits will be because the Administration has deliberately chosen not to transfer the funds needed for full benefits—which the courts affirmed they have the authority to do.
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Nobody should have to choose between paying rent or buying food in the wealthiest nation in the world, but that's a reality for many families. Delays and reductions #SNAP will make that worse. The Administration should go further and fully fund November #SNAP assistance.
It is a relief that the Administration is finally agreeing to do the bare minimum and follow the law by using the #SNAP contingency reserve to partially fund November SNAP benefits & nutrition assistance in Puerto Rico & American Samoa.
November 3, 2025 at 8:46 PM
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How concerned are people about rising health insurance premiums? With premium tax credit enhancements about to expire and ACA marketplace open enrollment underway, search volumes for terms like “health premium increase” are (almost) off the charts.
November 4, 2025 at 2:25 PM
How concerned are people about rising health insurance premiums? With premium tax credit enhancements about to expire and ACA marketplace open enrollment underway, search volumes for terms like “health premium increase” are (almost) off the charts.
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We now have downloadable graphics like this one for all 50 states plus DC, showing how expiring premium tax credit enhancements are leading to dramatic out-of-pocket premium increases. Find your state here: tinyurl.com/5x89ds7x
November 4, 2025 at 5:17 PM
We now have downloadable graphics like this one for all 50 states plus DC, showing how expiring premium tax credit enhancements are leading to dramatic out-of-pocket premium increases. Find your state here: tinyurl.com/5x89ds7x
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It is illegal to not follow a court order and it is just wrong to delay food assistance to children, seniors, veterans, working parents, and people with disabilities.
The president says he will defy court orders and illegally withhold SNAP benefits despite there being money in the SNAP contingency fund that the Trump is required to use.
November 4, 2025 at 6:25 PM
It is illegal to not follow a court order and it is just wrong to delay food assistance to children, seniors, veterans, working parents, and people with disabilities.
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Last Friday, the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) finally provided states guidance on how to implement the harsh, anti-immigrant restrictions to food assistance in the harmful Republican megabill.
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November 4, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Last Friday, the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) finally provided states guidance on how to implement the harsh, anti-immigrant restrictions to food assistance in the harmful Republican megabill.
As the shutdown continues, RIFs targeting more than 1,400 Treasury employees include IRS staff who help ensure large businesses pay what they owe. These cuts threaten taxpayers, civil servants, and the agency’s ability to prepare for the next filing season. www.cbpp.org/research/fed...
Reductions in Force; Shutdown Will Hurt Honest Taxpayers, Civil Servants as IRS Prepares for Next Filing Season
November 03, 2025: Last month, the Trump Administration issued reduction in force (RIF) notices to over 1,400 Treasury employees, including IRS employees who ensure large businesses pay the taxes they...
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November 3, 2025 at 9:07 PM
As the shutdown continues, RIFs targeting more than 1,400 Treasury employees include IRS staff who help ensure large businesses pay what they owe. These cuts threaten taxpayers, civil servants, and the agency’s ability to prepare for the next filing season. www.cbpp.org/research/fed...