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States Bet Millions on Contractors to Enforce Trump-Era Medicaid Work Rules
health11 days ago

States Bet Millions on Contractors to Enforce Trump-Era Medicaid Work Rules

States are paying Deloitte, Accenture, and Optum millions to overhaul Medicaid and SNAP eligibility systems to enforce work requirements under the Trump-era One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The changes are expected to shrink safety-net coverage, with the CBO projecting 7.5 million uninsured under Medicaid by 2034 and about 2.4 million SNAP recipients cut off; five states alone estimate at least $45.6 million in upfront costs for the modifications. Federal funding covers most ongoing costs and CMS has touted discounts, but audits note systemic errors that could worsen eligibility mistakes for the poorest Americans.

via KFF Health News|
#deloitte#health#medicaid
Snap pivots by acquiring Rec Room assets as shutdown proceeds
technology11 days ago

Snap pivots by acquiring Rec Room assets as shutdown proceeds

Snap Inc. has acquired select assets from Rec Room ahead of the social gaming platform’s June 1 shutdown, with some Rec Room staff joining Snap’s Specs Inc. to support AR eyewear initiatives. Terms weren’t disclosed, and there’s no indication Rec Room will be revived. Rec Room had over 150 million players, raised $294 million, and was valued at about $3.5 billion in 2021, but profitability proved elusive amid VR market headwinds.

via GeekWire|
#acquisitions#augmented-reality#rec-room
States rely on consultants to enforce Trump-era Medicaid work rules
health-policy12 days ago

States rely on consultants to enforce Trump-era Medicaid work rules

States are paying Deloitte, Accenture, Optum and other contractors millions to update Medicaid and SNAP eligibility systems to implement Trump’s work requirements, a move likely to drive up upfront costs while analysts project about 7.5 million fewer people could be uninsured by 2034 and roughly 2.4 million losing food assistance; Wisconsin, Iowa, Kentucky, Illinois and Vermont are among states lining up multi-million-dollar contracts as the federal government foots most of the bill.

via CBS News|
#accenture#deloitte#health-policy
politics17 days ago

Trump Tax Cuts Widen Budget Gaps in GOP-Run States

Republican-led states facing growing budget shortfalls in 2026 are contending with the fiscal hit from Donald Trump’s megabill, which adds Medicaid and SNAP costs while letting federal tax cuts shrink state revenues; governors and legislatures are weighing cuts and new taxes to cover gaps, with examples from Idaho, Arizona, Missouri and Iowa illustrating across-the-board agency reductions, cuts to child care and disability services, and selective adoption of federal tax changes as budgets tighten.

via Politico|
#budget#medicaid#politics
The Hidden Subsidy: How Big Employers Lean on Public Benefits to Keep Wages Low
politics1 month ago

The Hidden Subsidy: How Big Employers Lean on Public Benefits to Keep Wages Low

The article argues that major U.S. employers rely on public benefits like Medicaid and SNAP to subsidize their low-wage workforce, with only five of the top 20 employers paying median wages above the Medicaid/SNAP thresholds. Citing Walmart as a case and a report from the Institute for Policy Studies, it notes many workers rely on public coverage because employer-provided benefits are insufficient and warns that Republican cuts to Medicaid/SNAP will worsen hardship. It concludes that Medicaid/SNAP are essential supports for working Americans and that companies should acknowledge this subsidy and raise wages accordingly to protect both workers and the economy.

via Washington Monthly|
#affordability#corporate-subsidies#low-wage-workers
SNAP work rules expand age limit and tighten requirements
policy1 month ago

SNAP work rules expand age limit and tighten requirements

Starting this Sunday, SNAP's ABAWD rules require able-bodied adults up to 65 to work 80 hours per month or enroll at least half the time in an educational program, expanding the age range and adding waivers in high-unemployment areas; the change is projected to reduce SNAP funding by about $186 billion through 2034 and could cut more than 2 million people off the program, sparking debate over whether job gains will materialize or if benefits are being cut.

via Axios|
#18-65-expansion#able-bodied-adults-without-dependents#policy
RFK Jr.'s SNAP Junk-Food Plan Hits State-By-State Confusion
health1 month ago

RFK Jr.'s SNAP Junk-Food Plan Hits State-By-State Confusion

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s push to bar junk food from SNAP is rolling out unevenly, with five states (Indiana, Iowa, Nebraska, Utah, West Virginia) banning certain items since January. There’s no universal list of banned items, and states differ on what qualifies as junk, leaving retailers and shoppers to interpret rules. Critics question whether the bans will improve health since money from other sources can still be used for restricted items, and the article includes a quiz to illustrate the policy’s inconsistencies.

via Politico|
#health#junk-food-ban#nutrition-policy
Snap Ends Social-Media Addiction Case Ahead of Trial
technology2 months ago

Snap Ends Social-Media Addiction Case Ahead of Trial

Snap has settled a social-media addiction lawsuit just days before the Los Angeles trial; terms were not disclosed, and other defendants Meta, TikTok, and YouTube have not settled and will face trial. The plaintiff alleges the platforms’ algorithmic design fostered addiction and harmed mental health. Jury selection for the remaining defendants is set for January 27, with Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg expected to testify. Snap remains a defendant in other consolidated cases challenging platform liability under Section 230.

via BBC|
#meta#snap#snapchat
policy2 months ago

Rollins Champions Real-Food, Affordable Diet Under 2025-2030 Guidelines

USDA Secretary Brooke L. Rollins highlights in a Hill op-ed the Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2025-2030, emphasizing eat-real-food, affordable, and flexible dieting, with steps to broaden access via SNAP stocking standards, updates to federal feeding programs, and the RealFood.gov initiative; the guidelines aim to make healthy options available to all households, noting meals can cost as little as about $3 each and outlining support for rural communities and farm families.

via USDA (.gov)|
#dietary-guidelines-2025-2030#nutrition-programs#policy
Multiple States Implement SNAP Restrictions on Soda and Unhealthy Foods in 2026
public-policy3 months ago

Multiple States Implement SNAP Restrictions on Soda and Unhealthy Foods in 2026

Starting January 1, five states (Indiana, Iowa, Nebraska, Utah, and West Virginia) will implement new restrictions on certain food purchases with SNAP benefits, mainly targeting soda, candy, and other unhealthy foods, as part of a broader effort to improve public health and reduce diet-related diseases. The changes are expected to face logistical challenges and controversy, with concerns about their impact on recipients and retail costs.

via CNN|
#food-restrictions#food-stamps#health-policy