Axios - Millions of Latinos who received pandemic era benefits face a looming deadline.
Team,
Millions of Americans across the country, including millions of Latinos who receive Medicaid — a critical lifeline to many in the Latino community — are facing a looming deadline.
On April 1st, states will no longer have to automatically enroll people in Medicaid and will have the power of when and how they can cut off automatic enrollment — a pandemic era benefit that provided a vital lifeline for an estimated 4.6 million Latinos.
This will have a major impact on our communities. At the start of the month, the expansion of SNAP benefits, another pandemic era benefit expired. This program made a huge difference for those who would typically qualify for the minimum amount of food benefits.
We also know that 23% of all SNAP recipients have a Latino head of household and that 18% of Latino households with children were likelier to experience food insecurity compared to the national average. A further 11% of Latinos live under the national poverty line.
This is unacceptable to us. With the cost of living continuing to skyrocket, these expanded benefits provided an essential lifeline to Latino families and communities during the pandemic. Ending these benefits will have a real and sustained impact on communities for years to come.
That's why we're asking you today to add your name to call on our elected officials to provide crucial assistance to our communities. If you agree, add your name to our petition today.
Thank you for taking action today,
Latino Victory
