ProPublica Seeks Input From SNAP, Medicaid Workers on Policy Changes
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ProPublica is asking current and former state, local, and federal workers who administer SNAP and Medicaid benefits to share their experiences. The news organization says it is investigating issues affecting safety net programs, including electronic benefit transfer theft and changes in federal policies. ProPublica specifically wants to hear about new work requirements, shifts in federal-state cost-sharing, fraud prevention efforts, and other priorities that may have been sidelined. The outlet is also seeking input on how agencies are preparing for the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. ProPublica states that it cannot be everywhere at once and relies on worker insights to guide its reporting. The organization invites workers to fill out a form or contact reporters via email or Signal.
What’s reported
ProPublica is investigating issues affecting SNAP and Medicaid, including EBT theft and policy changes.
The outlet seeks input from current or former state, local, and federal workers who administer these programs.
Topics of interest include work requirements, federal-state cost-sharing, fraud efforts, and other priorities.
ProPublica asks how agencies are preparing for the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
Workers can contact reporters Eli Hager at 301-758-2768 or Cassandra Garibay at 707-234-5175 via Signal.
Key figures
Eli Hager, reporter for ProPublica
Cassandra Garibay, reporter for ProPublica
Sources: propublica.org
