SITUATION: As U.S. lawmakers look to enact a new legislative tax package, two crucial programs affecting our most vulnerable citizens—the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, and Medicaid—are poised to see big cuts that experts say could put benefits at risk.
With the proposed changes:
- More federal food assistance beneficiaries would be subject to work requirements.
- States will be on the hook to pay more toward the program.
- Health coverage for millions will potentially be reduced.
- Access to care will be reduced.
All of which will drastically impact older adults, people with disabilities and low-income families, and are being made to offset tax cuts for the wealthy.
ACTION: These cuts are in the budget bill which is now in the Senate. Contact your Senator and tell them to STAND UP for increases to SNAP and Medicaid!
NO CUTS!
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