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INCOME & WORK SUPPORTS UPDATE
AUGUST 2019
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Advocates Vow to Block Trump Attack on Millions of Families and American Democracy
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| Late last year, advocates for immigrant families and economic opportunity submitted comments that were mostly against the Trump Administration's "public charge" rule. The proposal would prevent millions of families from accessing health care and other programs or risk denial of lawful permanent status in the United States. Now that the rule has been finalized, advocates are mobilizing in the courts and in Congress to block its implementation. |
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| Changes to Public Charge: Analysis and Frequently Asked Questions |
| Changes to the public charge policy are reflected in this document based on the Department of Homeland Security’s recent rule on the public charge ground of inadmissibility. The rule is scheduled to take effect on October 15, 2019 unless delayed by litigation. |
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| Broad-Based Categorical Eligibility (BBCE) Is Not a SNAP Loophole |
| BBCE allows states to consider cost of living, wages, and other local economic factors when determining SNAP food assistance eligibility. The Trump Administration has proposed eliminating BBCE purportedly to “[close] a loophole" that makes it “easy” to get SNAP. The reality, however, is that SNAP recipients have thoroughly demonstrated need due to a robust application process. |
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Key Blog Posts and Publications
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AUGUST 1, 2019 | SHIVA SETHI & CHRISTINE JOHNSON-STAUB
Child Care Funding to States Could Increase After Budget Deal
The Senate recently passed a two-year budget, allowing increased spending on programs like the Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG), Head Start, and WIC. While this year’s bill did not include a specific funding commitment for child care, it paves the way to maintain and build on last year’s historic CCDBG increase.
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AUGUST 6, 2019 | ELIZABETH LOWER-BASCH
TANF 101: Work Participation Rate
This recently updated brief, part of the TANF 101 series, describes the work participation rate which services as the only measure of performance under Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF).
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AUGUST 13, 2019 | ISHA WEERASINGHE & SUZANNE WIKLE
CLASP Comments on Proposed Changes to the Affordable Care Act's Provision on Nondiscrimination in Health and Health Education Programs or Activities
CLASP prepared comments on proposed changes to the Affordable Care Act's provision on Nondiscrimination in Health and Health Education Programs or Activities (Section 1557).
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AUGUST 13, 2019 | SUZANNE WIKLE
CLASP Comments on Montana's Demonstration Amendment and Extension Application: Montana Health and Economic Livelihood Partnership (HELP) Program
CLASP submitted comments on Montana's demonstration amendment and extension application: Montana Health and Economic Livelihood Partnership (HELP) Program.
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AUGUST 15, 2019 | RENATO ROCHA
The Impact of Trump's "Public Charge" Rule for Select States
The Trump Administration's finalized "public charge" rule will make it more difficult for immigrants to obtain a green card if they use any of a wide range of public benefits. These fact sheets demonstrate the potential impact of the rule in select states.
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AUGUST 16, 2019 | MADISON HARDEE & REBECCA ULLRICH
Public Charge: A Threat to Children's Health and Wellbeing
The Trump Administration's finalized "public charge" rule puts an individual’s legal immigration status at risk, making immigrant families afraid to seek programs that help them remain productive and raise thriving children.
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