#benefits

The complex environment of benefits involves all sorts of perverse incentives, but here's one that is both stark & (up until now seemingly) under-recognised: for 16-17 year olds living at home, an apprenticeship (which is part of Govt. attempts to get young people into work or training) results in their families losing a chunk of benefits as they become 'independent workers' not children for benefits purposes.... disincentivizing them from training! #benefits #poverty https://www.theguardian.com/education/2026/apr/23/apprenticeship-penalty-poorer-uk-families-benefits-young-people-quit-training

SNAP benefits change April 1: What you can and can't buy Starting April 1, Texans who use SNAP benefits won’t be allowed to purchase items like sugary drinks and candy. https://www.kxan.com/news/texas/snap-benefits-change-april-1-what-you-can-and-cant-buy/ #Texas #Austin #Local #News #TopStories #Benefits #Candy #CentralTexas #FoodStamps #Kxan #New #Restriction #Rule #Snap