Benefit notices for Social Security recipients will be sent out soon for 2026. Here are the changes to expect in the coming year.
Upcoming Changes to Social Security Benefits in 2026 In 2026, around 75 million Americans are set to see a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment in their Social Security and Supplemental Security Income benefits. This increase is projected to add about $56 to monthly payments, according to information from the Social Security Administration. But, a few other updates—like […]
Grocery stores informed by USDA: No exclusive discounts for SNAP recipients
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) emailed grocery stores, instructing them not to provide discounts to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients during the ongoing government shutdown. This email came to light when MSNBC’s Katherine Rampel shared it on social media on Sunday. David Cutler, Vice President of the National Grocers Association (NGA), confirmed […]
Adams introduces joint efforts to assist SNAP recipients in NYC
With the ongoing government shutdown, around 1.8 million residents across New York City are set to face dwindling SNAP benefits. In response, a group of nonprofits and private sector organizations has joined forces to boost funding for the city’s food banks and pantries. The office of Mayor Eric Adams has shared that his administration is […]
Major food delivery services offering discounts to SNAP recipients amid ongoing government shutdown
Instacart Provides Discount for SNAP Recipients Instacart announced on Friday a 50% discount on grocery orders for customers using SNAP benefits, hoping to alleviate some financial pressure as food aid payments are set to be cut by the government. The discount will be available to those placing orders in October with SNAP or EBT cards, […]
SNAP recipients express anger online about government shutdown impacting their benefits
Beneficiaries of SNAP have taken to social media to express their anger over the possibility of losing grocery benefits due to a government shutdown that could start in November. Some individuals have even voiced threats of looting stores if food stamp payments aren’t processed on time. One mother, visibly emotional in a video, stated, “It’s […]
SNAP recipients advised to buy non-perishable items as funding deadline approaches during government shutdown
If the government shutdown persists, there’s a possibility that participants in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will see their benefits end starting next Saturday, November 1. This information comes from various reports and official sources. SNAP, which assists around 42 million Americans monthly, managed to maintain its funding through October thanks to allocations received […]
Officials offer minimal evidence that new technology will assist Medicaid recipients in fulfilling work requirements
Louisiana’s Medicaid Income Verification Pilot This summer, Louisiana reached out to over 13,000 participants in its Medicaid program via text, directing them to a website where they could verify their income. The initiative is part of a pilot project aimed at testing technology that the Trump administration believes will simplify the process for some Medicaid […]
Medicare Update: Dr. Oz Offers New Guidance for Recipients
Medicare Open Enrollment Update Dr. Mehmet Oz, the Administrator for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), recently shared insights with ABC 10News on what seniors can anticipate during this year’s open enrollment period. This year’s Medicare open enrollment will take place as usual, despite the ongoing government shutdown that impacts numerous federal employees. […]
Certain Homestead recipients may not be eligible for local ‘piggyback’ benefits.
Changes in Homestead Exemption Regulations Between 2007 and 2013, all seniors qualified for the homestead exemption regardless of their income. However, recent changes now exclude current recipients and set a $30,000 income cap for future applicants. Previously, the limit stood at $40,000. The budget analysis highlights an important distinction: to qualify for the local option […]
SSI recipients will get two payments in October because of a calendar anomaly.
October is set to be a unique month for some Social Security recipients, as they will receive two payments. However, it’s important to note that they aren’t getting any extra funds beyond these scheduled payments. Typically, the Social Security Administration (SSA) issues payments for Supplementary Security Income (SSI) at the start of each month. This […]