Democrats Win Congress: What Could Change for SNAP, Medicaid, and the H.R. 1 Cuts
Democrats won control of both the House of Representatives and the Senate on November 3, 2026, in what is already …
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LIHEAP Winter 2026-2027: How to Apply for Heating Assistance and What Happens if Congress Doesn’t Pass a Budget
With winter approaching, millions of low-income families can apply for LIHEAP — the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program — …
SNAP Payment Dates November 2026: When Your EBT Benefits Arrive in Every State
SNAP does not have a single national payment date — each state distributes benefits on different days based on case …
New Jersey: Activate Your New Chip EBT Card Before November 20 or Lose Access to Your Benefits
If you receive SNAP or Work First New Jersey (WFNJ) benefits and live in New Jersey, you have an urgent …
Social Security Announces 2027 COLA: How Much SSI and Retirement Benefits Will Rise in January
The Social Security Administration (SSA) is announcing today, October 14, 2026, the cost-of-living adjustment — known as the COLA — …
November 3 Elections and SNAP: What Could Change in 2027 and What Stays the Same Right Now
On November 3, 2026, the United States holds its midterm elections. All House seats and one third of Senate seats …
TANF October 2026: Cash From the Government That Many SNAP Families Don’t Know They Can Apply For
If you receive SNAP and have children in your care, there is a very good chance you could also receive …
If You Receive SSI, You Get Paid Twice This Month — But Nothing Will Arrive in November
If you receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and see two deposits in your bank account in October, it is not …
Refugees, Asylees and Trafficking Victims Lose Medicaid Starting October 1: Who Is Losing Health Coverage
The same law that cut SNAP has delivered another severe blow this week. Starting October 1, 2026, groups of legally …
SNAP Payment Dates for October 2026: When Your EBT Card Loads and How Much More You Will Receive This Month
October brings two important pieces of news for the more than 36 million Americans who receive SNAP. The first is …