We have known for yrs from the work of Ben Sommers, as well as @pamherd.bsky.social & @donmoyn.bsky.social, that work reqs don’t increase employment. People lose access to critical programs bc they increase administrative burden associated with learning about reqs & documenting continued eligibility
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Economic Policy Institute
Trump nominee Vought wants to add work requirements for programs like SNAP & Medicaid.
🚨But work requirements don't actually boost employment—they just make it harder for people to access crucial food assistance & health care services.
Learn more in our report:
www.epi.org/publication/...
🚨But work requirements don't actually boost employment—they just make it harder for people to access crucial food assistance & health care services.
Learn more in our report:
www.epi.org/publication/...
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