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The Social Security Administration will distribute SSI payments of up to $967 to around 7.5 million individuals in December 2025, with payments scheduled on December 1 and December 31 due to holidays, and eligibility is based on income and resources rather than contributions.
14 states are planning to send out additional child tax credit payments in 2024, with varying eligibility requirements and refundable amounts. These payments are separate from the federal child tax credit and are aimed at providing relief to families. The eligibility criteria and refundable amounts differ by state, with some states offering credits for children under age 6 and others extending the age range. It's important for families to check if they qualify for these state-specific child tax credit payments as the 2024 tax season begins.
Russian and Belarusian athletes who have qualified for the Paris 2024 Olympics will be allowed to compete as neutral athletes if they meet eligibility requirements, according to the International Olympic Committee (IOC). The decision applies to individual athletes only and not teams. Athletes who actively support the war or are contracted to their country's military services will not be eligible. The IOC stated that no flag, anthem, colors, or other identifications of Russia or Belarus will be displayed at the Olympic Games. The International Paralympic Committee also voted against a full suspension of the two countries' national Paralympic committees, allowing Russian and Belarusian para-athletes to compete under a neutral flag at the Paralympic Games.
Ford's Mustang Mach-E SUV is likely to lose its eligibility for the up-to-$7,500 tax credit for plug-in car purchases in January 2024. The EV tax credit is changing to include stricter requirements for domestic sourcing of battery components and minerals, as well as a prohibition on Chinese battery components. Ford is still working to understand the implications of the new guidance from the Treasury Department. While discounted prices may offset the lost tax credit, overall Mach-E prices are expected to increase next year. Other automakers are also reviewing the new regulations and their impact on their eligible EV models.
Starting October 1, changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will require able-bodied adults without dependents (ABAWDs) aged 51 to 52 to prove they are actively working, training, or in school to qualify for benefits. Previously, this requirement only applied to ABAWDs aged 18 to 52. Exemptions include homeless individuals, veterans, and youth aged 18 to 24 who aged out of foster care. Those who do not meet the work requirements will only be eligible for SNAP benefits for three months in a three-year period. Additionally, most SNAP recipients will receive larger benefit amounts due to a cost-of-living adjustment.
The CEO of the Recording Academy, Harvey Mason Jr., stated that the Grammy Awards will not award AI creativity but will consider songs created with AI under two categories: writing and performance. The decision comes after an anonymous artist submitted a song that used AI to mimic the voices of popular singers. Mason acknowledged the evolving role of AI in music but emphasized the Academy's support for human artists.
Thousands of Los Angeles County residents may lose their Medi-Cal coverage as pandemic rules expire, requiring individuals to submit paperwork to prove eligibility. L.A. Care, a publicly operated health plan, estimates that 40,000 residents could be removed from the program. Failure to submit the necessary paperwork could result in discontinuation of Medi-Cal coverage. This rollback has already led to 1.5 million people nationwide losing Medicaid.
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has approved new eligibility rules for Best Picture, requiring an expanded theatrical run of seven days in 10 of the top 50 U.S. markets, among other added requirements. These changes will take effect for the 97th Academy Awards in 2024. The Academy hopes to reinforce its commitment to theaters and the experience of seeing movies on the big screen, even as the way people watch movies continues to evolve with the rise of streamers.