SNAP Benefits Are in Trouble — Here’s What’s Really Going On Millions of Americans are about to feel the squeeze as federal food assistance runs into a funding crisis. What’s Happening With SNAP Right Now The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) — the largest anti-hunger program in the U.S. —

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Table of Contents 1 Government shutdown 2 Why health-care tax credits are central 3 What this means for you and for millions of Americans 4 Why it matters now 5 Final Words Government shutdown The U.S. federal government entered a shutdown on October 1, 2025, because Congress failed to pass

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Table of Contents 1 What’s Being Proposed? 2 Why These Changes Matter 1. Fewer People Served 2. Longer Waiting Lists / Reduced Eligibility 3. Less Affordable Housing Development & Preservation 4. Risk to Homelessness Prevention Safety Nets 5. Shift in Program Control to States / Block Grants 3  What This

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Table of Contents 1 Why LIHEAP Funding Is Delayed or At Risk 2 What Could Happen Next 3 Overall Why LIHEAP Funding Is Delayed or At Risk Federal Government Shutdown / Appropriations StalemateBecause Congress has not finalized a full budget or continuing resolution, many federal programs—including LIHEAP—cannot distribute new funds

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Table of Contents 1 What is the COLA? 2 Why do I care and how does this Affect Me? 3 What to Watch Ahead 4 Overall 5 The “Hold Harmless” Provision: Protection With Limits What is the COLA? The COLA is an annual increase to Social Security and Supplemental Security

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Table of Contents 1 Social Security Benefits 2 What Might Be Affected? 3 What Do Slower Service Times Mean? 4 Bottom Line Social Security Benefits You will not lose your Social Security benefits because of the government shutdown. The checks are safe and scheduled.However, be prepared for some slower service

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