Human Needs Report Archive
The Human Needs Report is CHN’s newsletter on national policy issues affecting low-income and other vulnerable populations.
Don't shrink the poverty line! Comment today to stop the latest plan to deny assistance.
By shrinking the poverty line over time, the Trump Administration is proposing to reduce the number of people who qualify for health care, nutrition, and other aid. This change would affect people who need Medicaid, Medicare, SNAP, school meals, LIHEAP, and many other programs.
The Trump White House is seeking comments by June 21st on changing the way the federal poverty line is adjusted annually for inflation. This proposal would tie the rate of inflation that’s used to adjust the poverty measure each year to one that’s lower than the one that is currently used. While the change would not be very noticeable in the short-term, over time this change could reduce or eliminate assistance for millions.
Comment today: We make it easy. Use CHN’s comment portal here with a step-by-step guide that will allow you to copy and paste sample language on the consumer price index, how a different index will hurt those who depend on assistance, and what better alternatives we can use to determine eligibility.
For more information see CHN’s Shrinking the Poverty Line campaign page.
