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Onward…Onward…Working Poor Families Project Policy AcademyWorking Poor Families Project Policy Academy
June 30, 2011
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• Influence state policy and spending choices
• Influence state process and implementation choices
• Bring a cross-program perspective
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• TANF benefit cuts approved in California, District of Columbia, New Mexico, South Carolina, Washington. Other cuts, such as shorter time limits, are also in play.
• State EITCs under threat, especially in Michigan and New Jersey
• Large UI cuts under consideration• Medicaid/CHIP eligibility protected by “MOE” requirement, but not
reimbursement rates, benefit package
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• Support adoption of specific high impact policies, such as Express Lane Eligibility
• Encourage inclusion of participant and advocate voices in systems redesign
• Advocate for and monitor performance goals Reduced coverage gap Same day service Reduced churning
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• If states don’t build in capacity to expand to other programs, will be harder to add it later. 90% federal funding only available for limited time
• If advocates don’t insist that human service programs are included in the planning process, it probably won’t happen
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Budgetary, legislative and regulatory advocacy
State poverty commissions/task forces Media
ohttp://halfinten.org/stories Use data to monitor progress
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Abigail Newcomer [email protected]
(202) 906-8009
Elizabeth [email protected]
(202) 906-8013
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Stacy [email protected] (202) 408-1080
