Benefits

The US government's Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) was established. The Department of Energy (DOE) helps low-income households by improving their houses' energy efficiency and safeguarding their safety and health. WAP strives to…

Even individuals who want to retire soon know little about how Social Security operates, despite the fact that it contributes a sizable percentage of the income that most seniors depend on after their wage disappears. It's simple to…

In the last month, tens of thousands of low-income Americans lost their Medicaid coverage as states hurriedly dismantled the extensive safety net put in place during the height of the pandemic. As states begin to drop people from their…

Beginning on June 10, 2023, the CalFresh program in California will no longer enable a greater number of college students to qualify for food assistance benefits. CalFresh eligibility was expanded at the commencement of the COVID-19…

Employee benefits like 401(k) plans are provided by some employers; in some situations, employees can contribute a portion of their income to the plan. However, a recent survey from the Harvard Business Review indicates that far too many…

Congress took action to expand programs such as Medicaid and SNAP, or food stamps. It also established wholly new federal benefits such as paid sick leave and caregiving leave, as well as expanded free school lunches.  In addition, it…

If the Social Security Administration is successful in implementing a proposed modification to how benefits are calculated, recipients of Supplemental Security Income (SSI) may soon receive larger monthly payments. In-kind support and…

If you work and pay into Social Security, some of your taxes go toward survivor benefits for your spouse, children, and parents, according to the Social Security Administration website. Likewise, if you or a loved one has worked long…