
Episode #421
Affordable Care Act and SNAP Cuts: The Real-Life Impact
What happens when working Americans earn too much to be considered poor, but not enough to comfortably afford food, health insurance, housing, and other necessities? This episode looks at the real-life impact of changes to the Affordable Care Act and SNAP through the examples of a nursing assistant, childcare worker, and grocery store employee. We also examine how changes to these programs can reach beyond individual households, affecting children’s school meals, grocery spending, schools, and entire communities. #AffordableCareAct #SNAPBenefits #FoodAssistance #HealthCare #HealthInsurance #WorkingFamilies #CostOfLiving #FoodInsecurity #SchoolMeals #EconomicSecurity #WorkingAmericans #SafetyNet #HouseholdBudgets #FederalPolicy

