The Impending Impact: Who Will Suffer Most as Pandemic Benefits Fade?

As pandemic-era benefits expire, millions of Americans are facing the end of economic assistance programs they have relied on. This includes the resumption of federal student loan payments for those with some college education, the closure of child care programs supported by federal grants, potential Medicaid disenrollment for one in five enrollees, and the return of work requirements for food stamp eligibility. The expiration of these benefits is expected to have significant impacts on households, including increased debt, loss of child care options, and potential loss of healthcare coverage and food assistance.