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Monthly Archives: August 2025

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How to Help PA Families Keep SNAP

*Highlights, Public BenefitsBy Zakya HallAugust 29, 2025

In July, the federal government signed devastating cuts to Medicaid and SNAP (food stamps) into law, but you can help PA families keep SNAP! Starting September 1, 2025, many adults will need to prove they work 20 hours a week to keep their SNAP. Additionally, many immigrants will no longer be eligible for SNAP. These…

Medical Providers Can Help Patients Keep Their SNAP

*Highlights, Public BenefitsBy Zakya HallAugust 18, 2025

What Healthcare Providers Need to Know about SNAP Medical Exemptions: In July, the federal government signed devastating cuts to Medicaid and SNAP (food stamps) into law. Starting September 1, 2025, many adults will need to prove they work 20 hours a week to keep their SNAP. If your patient has a physical or mental health…

Many Immigrants Will Lose SNAP

*Highlights, Public BenefitsBy Zakya HallAugust 18, 2025

Many Immigrants Will No Longer Be Eligible for SNAP If you or someone in your family is an immigrant and gets SNAP (food stamps), new rules may put your benefits at risk. As a result of a new federal law that cuts SNAP, some immigrants who are eligible for SNAP will no longer be eligible…

SNAP Rules in Pennsylvania are Changing!

*Highlights, Public BenefitsBy Zakya HallAugust 1, 2025

The federal budget reconciliation bill, which became law in July 2025, included devastating cuts to Medicaid and SNAP. CLS has created this page to help you understand how you may be impacted and take action to protect your SNAP (food stamps). You may lose your benefits in December 2025 if work requirements affect you! Starting…

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