National Nurses United on SNAP Cutoff and ACA Premiums
Nurses are outraged by the Trump administration's decision to cut off SNAP food benefits, which help 42 million patients avoid starvation.
The cutoff affects 60% of SNAP beneficiaries, including children and seniors, and is seen as an attempt to pressure Democrats into passing a spending bill to end the government shutdown without securing healthcare protections for working people.
Our patients will die
The nation's largest union of registered nurses condemned the move, which comes as health insurance premiums are also set to increase significantly.
Author's summary: Nurses condemn SNAP cutoff and ACA premium hikes.
- 42 million patients rely on SNAP benefits to avoid starvation
- 60% of SNAP beneficiaries are children and seniors
- Health insurance premiums are set to skyrocket