Category: US News
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Above Food Stamps: Five Little-Known Rewards You Could Be Eligible for If You’re Poor
Billions of low-income families benefit from food stamps, currently referred to as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which increases their food budget. However, your EBT card is useful for more than just grocery shopping. Many cardholders are unaware of the discounts and benefits offered by various firms and organizations for EBT. There are plenty…
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In the event of a cyberoutage, Utah Medicaid will cover the expenses of a 30-day supply of pharmaceuticals
As per a press release, Utah Medicaid has instructed pharmacies to give medication out for free in the event of a cyber outage under Change Healthcare. In response to an outage impacting pharmacy prescription data, the state program will reach more than 17,000 Medicaid members that depend on high-risk or life-sustaining treatment in what the…
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To help them start again, Oregon is providing $1,000 per month to young homeless people- This is how things are now
Homelessness is a serious issue in Oregon. It has the third-highest rate of homelessness in the nation, based on a federal tally released in December. It also has the greatest rate of youth homelessness without a companion anywhere. One promising idea, as state officials hurry to solve the issue, is to provide those teens with $1,000…
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The US government files a lawsuit to prevent the biggest supermarket merger ever
The biggest supermarket merger in US history, according to the Federal Trade Commission, would result in higher pricing, closures of stores, and decreased employment. The FTC filed a lawsuit on Monday to stop the $25 billion agreement between Kroger and Albertsons. The goal of the 2022 merger was to unite the nation’s 5th and tenth-largest…
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Students in Oklahoma leave in protest over non-binary teen Nex Benedict’s death
In a nonviolent protest on Monday, hundreds of students at a high school in Oklahoma stated they were being bullied and protested for the LGBTQ+ community in response to the demise of a non-binary adolescent who had been the victim of a brawl in the school toilet. As per local law enforcement, 16-year-old student Nex…
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Divorced spouses get the most of their Social Security benefits by following a few tricky guidelines
Social Security does not offer “divorce benefits,” although divorced couples are frequently qualified to collect benefits based on their ex-spouse’s income history. Social Security spousal payments are frequently granted to ex-spouses, although under somewhat strict terms. Sometimes ex-spouses are more flexible and offer better possibilities than their married colleagues. However, minor scheduling differences may result…
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Tax Season 2024: During the 3rd week of filing, the IRS had issued $66.9 billion in tax refunds
The 2024 tax season began on January 29 and is already in its third week. The IRS has paid out a growing amount of tax refunds, although the overall amount of refunds issued in 2024 is less than that of 2023 during the same period. If a taxpayer files electronically and selects direct deposit, they…
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IRS Payout Schedule For Paper Check And Direct Deposit, Check Now!
IRS Payout Schedule will give a refund at post-filing in around 21 days. Particularly, opting for electronic filing considerably accelerates the processing timeframe compared to traditional paper submissions. IRS Payout Schedule 2024 According to the IRS, there are specific factors affecting the timing of tax refunds, such as but not limited to the typical turnaround…
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Tax Season 2024: Nine Tax Credits To Consider When Filing Your Taxes!
Tax credits can give your repayment a boost or make a difference in your tax bill. Here are some of the most popular credits and how much money they could be worth to you this Tax Season 2024. Tax credits to consider when filing your taxes this Tax Season 2024! Tax credits for taxpayer parents…
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The Difference of TANF and SNAP Benefits: Food Stamps
Yes, TANF and SNAP Assistance are different, but they are both Government Programs to support low-income families. We describe below the differences between these two assistance programs. How does the SNAP program help families? Supplement Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)- known as Food Stamps, its purpose is to provide low-income families also to a zero-income…