Lies aside, there is a lot of useful info there. I wasn't aware of the differential treatment between discretionary/mandatory w/respect to how they were passing the bill.
Cutting SNAP for able-bodied people I hope... GOING to AI
Expanded Work Requirements:
The bill lowers the age cap for work requirements from 64 to 54 years old.
Parents with children as young as 7 years old would be subject to work requirements, a significant change from the current exemption for parents with children under 18.
Able-bodied adults without dependents would be subject to these rules unless they meet other limited exemptions.
The expanded time limits for benefits would apply to individuals aged 18-64, requiring them to work 20 hours per week or lose benefits after three months within a three-year period.
The age range for general SNAP work requirements would change from over 15 and under 60 to over 17 and under 65.
Reduced State and Federal Exemptions:
The legislation limits states' ability to exempt individuals from SNAP work requirements.
It also constrains future federal administrations' ability to expand or adjust exemption criteria or benefit levels.
Shifting Costs to States:
Beginning in fiscal year 2028, states would be required to pay a share of SNAP benefits, starting at 5% and potentially increasing up to 25% for states with higher error rates in benefit payments.
The federal reimbursement for administrative costs would drop from 50% to 25%, shifting 75% of the burden to states.
This is an unprecedented shift that could heavily impact state budgets.
Benefit Cuts and Restrictions:
The bill aims to cut roughly $300 billion from SNAP over the next decade.
It limits future updates to the Thrifty Food Plan (the basis for calculating SNAP benefits), allowing only for inflation adjustments, which critics argue will erode benefit value.
Restrictions on participants including internet costs in computing shelter expenses would save an estimated $11 billion.
A "zero-tolerance" policy for payment errors, reducing the tolerance level from $37 to $0, is proposed.
Elimination of all funding for SNAP-Ed (nutrition education) is included.
Requires that to be eligible for SNAP, an individual must be a U.S. Citizen or green card holder, ending taxpayer-funded subsidies for "mass migration."
Program Integrity Measures:
Requires state agencies to use indications of SNAP overpayments to prevent overpayments of other federal and state benefits.
Aims to stop an "internet utility loophole" and "LIHEAP utility shell game" that are perceived to inflate SNAP benefits.
Welfare (Medicaid) Changes:
While the primary focus of the "Big Beautiful Bill" regarding welfare is on SNAP, it also includes significant changes to Medicaid:
Medicaid Work Requirements:
Imposes a strict 80-hours-a-month work requirement for able-bodied adults without children or disabilities. This is being implemented no later than December 31, 2026.
These work requirements would apply to Medicaid recipients without disabilities between the ages of 18 and 65, and those who do not have a child under the age of 7.
Increased Eligibility Checks:
Makes it easier for states to cancel Medicaid coverage if recipients do not provide additional paperwork to show they meet eligibility requirements, and requires re-enrollment every six months instead of annually.
Cost-Sharing and Funding Reductions:
Forces states to require co-payments for some types of care for Medicaid enrollees who live above the federal poverty threshold.
Reduces federal funds to states that use Medicaid infrastructure in certain ways.
Prohibits Medicaid from covering care for non-abortion services provided by Planned Parenthood clinics.
Limits coverage of gender-affirming care as an essential benefit under Affordable Care Act plans and prohibits Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) from covering such treatment for all ages.
Overall Impact and Context:
These proposed changes are part of a larger reconciliation bill aimed at cutting government spending to pay for the renewal of Trump's 2017 tax cuts and other priorities like border security. Proponents argue these changes will restore program integrity and encourage work, while critics warn they will lead to millions losing food assistance and healthcare, increasing hunger and hardship, and shifting significant financial burdens onto states.
It's important to note that this bill has passed the House and now moves to the Senate, where it is expected to undergo significant changes.
Good information, thank you. I like the idea that it requires able bodied people to work a certain amount before getting benefits. Maybe even some volunteer hours could be included. If your city is too broke to pick up litter, you could do it in exchange for some SNAP benefits.
No tax on tips is a HUGE boon for highly tipped people. The punishment for cheating on tip taxes has been that you file Workmen's Comp, Unemployment, and for SS, its all based on what you claimed and you will get less. Is it a way to get accurate data on tips so they pay into SS and Medicare fairly? How will they change the benefit computations?
No Tax on OT, great for people who can get OT, many people don't have an opportunity. This will certainly increase people who can work OT to do so. Construction, Factory work, etc... In my case I worked my FT job with a PT job 7 days a week for 3 months, but quit the PT to get OT and have days off.
It should be no tax past 40 hours so that people who work multiple jobs benifit.
No Tax on SS has been turned into 4,000 deductible for people aged 65 each and on SS. Lets hope they go with no tax on SS period. This is a massive boon for people who are in a higher tax bracket, less so for people in a lower tax bracket.
In fact all 3 of these are much more beneficial to higher earners.
Have to wait and see what the Senate does....
In my case it is all kind of meh, I'm not tipped, this year will most likely be my last year working, I'm almost 67 (I might work 6 months a year and take all the OT I can get) and the SS Deductible amounts to 400-600 a year
Overall I'd vote yes for it, I could choose to work longer... Fix the SS to be no tax on SS and I'd cheer.
An increase to Standard Deduction of 1,000 is ok. Child Tax Credit ok.
Thank you!
More left wing lies blown up.
Lies aside, there is a lot of useful info there. I wasn't aware of the differential treatment between discretionary/mandatory w/respect to how they were passing the bill.
Cutting SNAP for able-bodied people I hope... GOING to AI
Expanded Work Requirements: The bill lowers the age cap for work requirements from 64 to 54 years old. Parents with children as young as 7 years old would be subject to work requirements, a significant change from the current exemption for parents with children under 18. Able-bodied adults without dependents would be subject to these rules unless they meet other limited exemptions. The expanded time limits for benefits would apply to individuals aged 18-64, requiring them to work 20 hours per week or lose benefits after three months within a three-year period. The age range for general SNAP work requirements would change from over 15 and under 60 to over 17 and under 65.
Reduced State and Federal Exemptions: The legislation limits states' ability to exempt individuals from SNAP work requirements. It also constrains future federal administrations' ability to expand or adjust exemption criteria or benefit levels. Shifting Costs to States: Beginning in fiscal year 2028, states would be required to pay a share of SNAP benefits, starting at 5% and potentially increasing up to 25% for states with higher error rates in benefit payments. The federal reimbursement for administrative costs would drop from 50% to 25%, shifting 75% of the burden to states. This is an unprecedented shift that could heavily impact state budgets. Benefit Cuts and Restrictions: The bill aims to cut roughly $300 billion from SNAP over the next decade. It limits future updates to the Thrifty Food Plan (the basis for calculating SNAP benefits), allowing only for inflation adjustments, which critics argue will erode benefit value. Restrictions on participants including internet costs in computing shelter expenses would save an estimated $11 billion. A "zero-tolerance" policy for payment errors, reducing the tolerance level from $37 to $0, is proposed. Elimination of all funding for SNAP-Ed (nutrition education) is included. Requires that to be eligible for SNAP, an individual must be a U.S. Citizen or green card holder, ending taxpayer-funded subsidies for "mass migration." Program Integrity Measures: Requires state agencies to use indications of SNAP overpayments to prevent overpayments of other federal and state benefits. Aims to stop an "internet utility loophole" and "LIHEAP utility shell game" that are perceived to inflate SNAP benefits. Welfare (Medicaid) Changes:
While the primary focus of the "Big Beautiful Bill" regarding welfare is on SNAP, it also includes significant changes to Medicaid:
Medicaid Work Requirements: Imposes a strict 80-hours-a-month work requirement for able-bodied adults without children or disabilities. This is being implemented no later than December 31, 2026. These work requirements would apply to Medicaid recipients without disabilities between the ages of 18 and 65, and those who do not have a child under the age of 7. Increased Eligibility Checks: Makes it easier for states to cancel Medicaid coverage if recipients do not provide additional paperwork to show they meet eligibility requirements, and requires re-enrollment every six months instead of annually. Cost-Sharing and Funding Reductions: Forces states to require co-payments for some types of care for Medicaid enrollees who live above the federal poverty threshold. Reduces federal funds to states that use Medicaid infrastructure in certain ways. Prohibits Medicaid from covering care for non-abortion services provided by Planned Parenthood clinics. Limits coverage of gender-affirming care as an essential benefit under Affordable Care Act plans and prohibits Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) from covering such treatment for all ages. Overall Impact and Context:
These proposed changes are part of a larger reconciliation bill aimed at cutting government spending to pay for the renewal of Trump's 2017 tax cuts and other priorities like border security. Proponents argue these changes will restore program integrity and encourage work, while critics warn they will lead to millions losing food assistance and healthcare, increasing hunger and hardship, and shifting significant financial burdens onto states.
It's important to note that this bill has passed the House and now moves to the Senate, where it is expected to undergo significant changes.
Good information, thank you. I like the idea that it requires able bodied people to work a certain amount before getting benefits. Maybe even some volunteer hours could be included. If your city is too broke to pick up litter, you could do it in exchange for some SNAP benefits.
No tax on tips is a HUGE boon for highly tipped people. The punishment for cheating on tip taxes has been that you file Workmen's Comp, Unemployment, and for SS, its all based on what you claimed and you will get less. Is it a way to get accurate data on tips so they pay into SS and Medicare fairly? How will they change the benefit computations?
No Tax on OT, great for people who can get OT, many people don't have an opportunity. This will certainly increase people who can work OT to do so. Construction, Factory work, etc... In my case I worked my FT job with a PT job 7 days a week for 3 months, but quit the PT to get OT and have days off.
It should be no tax past 40 hours so that people who work multiple jobs benifit.
No Tax on SS has been turned into 4,000 deductible for people aged 65 each and on SS. Lets hope they go with no tax on SS period. This is a massive boon for people who are in a higher tax bracket, less so for people in a lower tax bracket.
In fact all 3 of these are much more beneficial to higher earners.
Have to wait and see what the Senate does....
In my case it is all kind of meh, I'm not tipped, this year will most likely be my last year working, I'm almost 67 (I might work 6 months a year and take all the OT I can get) and the SS Deductible amounts to 400-600 a year
Overall I'd vote yes for it, I could choose to work longer... Fix the SS to be no tax on SS and I'd cheer.
An increase to Standard Deduction of 1,000 is ok. Child Tax Credit ok.
This is very helpful. Thaks for posting
I thought Trump said they weren't going to touch Medicaid. This bill cuts something like 700 billion dollars from it.
Liberals are going to have a field day with that. 36% of people on Medicaid are under 18.
I'm not saying any of that is not true.
The point is that Trump made a concrete statement (Medicaid would not be cut) and now it is being cut.