Center on Budget and Policy Priorities
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A nonpartisan research and policy institute that advances federal and state policies to help build a nation where everyone has the resources they need to thrive and share in the nation’s prosperity.
Tracy, 57, from GA, received this notice showing her #ACA marketplace premium rising from $82 to $1,616/month if premium tax credit enhancements expire — nearly a $19k increase next year. For her, that means choosing between coverage and essentials.
December 9, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Tracy, 57, from GA, received this notice showing her #ACA marketplace premium rising from $82 to $1,616/month if premium tax credit enhancements expire — nearly a $19k increase next year. For her, that means choosing between coverage and essentials.
Recently at CBPP, we focused on #health, #immigration, the #FederalBudget, #SocialSecurity, and #FoodAssistance. www.cbpp.org/blog/in-case...
December 5, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Recently at CBPP, we focused on #health, #immigration, the #FederalBudget, #SocialSecurity, and #FoodAssistance. www.cbpp.org/blog/in-case...
This week at CBPP, we focused on #health, #FoodAssistance, #StateBudgets and #StateTaxes, and #ClimateChange. www.cbpp.org/blog/in-case...
November 21, 2025 at 10:28 PM
This week at CBPP, we focused on #health, #FoodAssistance, #StateBudgets and #StateTaxes, and #ClimateChange. www.cbpp.org/blog/in-case...
ACA marketplace is open for enrollment. Double-check your info, compare plans before December 15, and respond to marketplace notices, so your coverage stays up to date.
November 20, 2025 at 9:48 PM
ACA marketplace is open for enrollment. Double-check your info, compare plans before December 15, and respond to marketplace notices, so your coverage stays up to date.
This week at CBPP, we focused on the #FederalBudget, #health, and #IncomeSecurity. www.cbpp.org/blog/in-case...
November 14, 2025 at 7:29 PM
This week at CBPP, we focused on the #FederalBudget, #health, and #IncomeSecurity. www.cbpp.org/blog/in-case...
Open enrollment is here. If you have #ACA marketplace coverage, take a few steps now to keep your plan on track for 2026: update your info, review your options, and take action before December 15 to avoid a January surprise.
November 12, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Open enrollment is here. If you have #ACA marketplace coverage, take a few steps now to keep your plan on track for 2026: update your info, review your options, and take action before December 15 to avoid a January surprise.
This Veterans Day, 1.2 million U.S. veterans who count on SNAP to afford food have been harmed, as the Trump Admin has been withholding benefits during the shutdown and the harmful Republican megabill's deep cuts mean many people will lose SNAP altogether.
November 11, 2025 at 3:33 PM
This Veterans Day, 1.2 million U.S. veterans who count on SNAP to afford food have been harmed, as the Trump Admin has been withholding benefits during the shutdown and the harmful Republican megabill's deep cuts mean many people will lose SNAP altogether.
#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...
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...
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.
Under #Medicaid’s new work requirement, many eligible people could lose coverage. Our guide explains how states can reduce losses by minimizing burden, streamlining verification processes, and using accessible communication methods. www.cbpp.org/research/hea...
November 3, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Under #Medicaid’s new work requirement, many eligible people could lose coverage. Our guide explains how states can reduce losses by minimizing burden, streamlining verification processes, and using accessible communication methods. www.cbpp.org/research/hea...
October 31, 2025 at 8:22 PM
This week at CBPP, we focused on #FoodAssistance, the #FederalBudget, #health, #immigration, and #StateBudgets and #StateTaxes. www.cbpp.org/blog/in-case...
October 24, 2025 at 8:28 PM
This week at CBPP, we focused on #FoodAssistance, the #FederalBudget, #health, #immigration, and #StateBudgets and #StateTaxes. www.cbpp.org/blog/in-case...
Punchbowl reports “White House officials determined they do not have the authority” to use contingency reserves —billions of $ that Congress provided for use when SNAP funding is inadequate— to fund Nov. SNAP benefits. But, that’s not what USDA’s now-deleted shutdown plan says:
October 24, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Punchbowl reports “White House officials determined they do not have the authority” to use contingency reserves —billions of $ that Congress provided for use when SNAP funding is inadequate— to fund Nov. SNAP benefits. But, that’s not what USDA’s now-deleted shutdown plan says:
This week at CBPP, we focused on #FoodAssistance, #SocialSecaurity, and #housing. www.cbpp.org/blog/in-case...
October 17, 2025 at 8:29 PM
This week at CBPP, we focused on #FoodAssistance, #SocialSecaurity, and #housing. www.cbpp.org/blog/in-case...
As the shutdown continues, Republicans continue to reject proposals to extend the premium tax credit enhancements. Without action, 22M people with marketplace coverage will face premium spikes next year. These are the people who would be harmed: www.cbpp.org/research/hea...
October 16, 2025 at 4:43 PM
As the shutdown continues, Republicans continue to reject proposals to extend the premium tax credit enhancements. Without action, 22M people with marketplace coverage will face premium spikes next year. These are the people who would be harmed: www.cbpp.org/research/hea...
With #OpenEnrollment starting Nov 1 in most states, time is running out. If Congress doesn’t act before then, millions will face unaffordable premiums & coverage loss. Congressional Republicans must act now. www.cbpp.org/blog/marketp...
October 15, 2025 at 8:57 PM
With #OpenEnrollment starting Nov 1 in most states, time is running out. If Congress doesn’t act before then, millions will face unaffordable premiums & coverage loss. Congressional Republicans must act now. www.cbpp.org/blog/marketp...
"I’d have to cut back on food or insulin.” said M.M., 45, from IL who could see premiums rise by $95/month. Republicans are delaying action on extending premium tax credits enhancements, forcing people to consider rationing care. www.cbpp.org/research/hea...
October 15, 2025 at 3:08 PM
"I’d have to cut back on food or insulin.” said M.M., 45, from IL who could see premiums rise by $95/month. Republicans are delaying action on extending premium tax credits enhancements, forcing people to consider rationing care. www.cbpp.org/research/hea...
“If my marketplace plan were to increase by $103 a month, I honestly don't know what I would do,” said Tracy W., 57, from GA. As Republicans resist including PTC extensions in legislation to fund the government, millions could lose affordable coverage. www.cbpp.org/research/hea...
October 14, 2025 at 4:26 PM
“If my marketplace plan were to increase by $103 a month, I honestly don't know what I would do,” said Tracy W., 57, from GA. As Republicans resist including PTC extensions in legislation to fund the government, millions could lose affordable coverage. www.cbpp.org/research/hea...
This week at CBPP, we focused on the #FederalBudget, #SocialSecurity, #health, #StateBudgets and #StateTaxes, and the #economy. www.cbpp.org/blog/in-case...
October 10, 2025 at 7:53 PM
This week at CBPP, we focused on the #FederalBudget, #SocialSecurity, #health, #StateBudgets and #StateTaxes, and the #economy. www.cbpp.org/blog/in-case...
Proposed cuts to federal non-defense research & development totaling $42B would slow innovation, weaken productivity, & put future gains in living standards at risk. Federal research drives long-term growth; cutting it would set back progress for decades. www.cbpp.org/research/fed...
October 6, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Proposed cuts to federal non-defense research & development totaling $42B would slow innovation, weaken productivity, & put future gains in living standards at risk. Federal research drives long-term growth; cutting it would set back progress for decades. www.cbpp.org/research/fed...
This week at CBPP, we focused on the #FederalBudget, #health, #FoodAssistance, and #IncomeSecurity. www.cbpp.org/blog/in-case...
October 3, 2025 at 8:24 PM
This week at CBPP, we focused on the #FederalBudget, #health, #FoodAssistance, and #IncomeSecurity. www.cbpp.org/blog/in-case...
#TANF is a vital resource for people facing hardship, but some state TANF programs serve very few families in poverty. State & federal policy changes would improve the program's reach and responsiveness. More from Diana Azevedo-McCaffrey and @danilotrisi.bsky.social: www.cbpp.org/research/inc...
October 1, 2025 at 4:31 PM
#TANF is a vital resource for people facing hardship, but some state TANF programs serve very few families in poverty. State & federal policy changes would improve the program's reach and responsiveness. More from Diana Azevedo-McCaffrey and @danilotrisi.bsky.social: www.cbpp.org/research/inc...