ProPublica delves into pressing issues affecting the millions of people who rely on America’s safety net programs, from long-standing concerns such as electronic benefit transfer theft to changes to federal SNAP and Medicaid policies. We want to hear from the officials and workers on the ground who are helping people navigate these programs. Because no one knows the details of the safety net better than anyone else.
If you are a current or former state or local qualified employee, intake specialist, human services or social services administrator, or a current or former federal employee who has helped states administer the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or Medicaid, we want to hear your thoughts on new job requirements, changes in cost sharing between the federal government and states, efforts to combat fraud, and other priorities that may be sidelined.
ProPublica’s reporting goes beyond big-picture policy reporting to dig deeper into how federal policy shapes everyday life across the country. We understand that each community operates differently, and we can’t be everywhere at the same time. That’s why we need your help.
What we want to know is how your agency, county, or state is preparing for the so-called “One Big Beautiful Bill Act.” Have the changing priorities of the federal government changed the way you work? What do you think people should know?
Fill out the simple form below to let us know what you have to report, or to stay in touch as all these changes unfold. Our reporters will read all responses and may follow up. Your insights power our reporting.
If you have any questions or if your SNAP or Medicaid benefits have recently changed, we also want to hear from you. Please email us at [email protected]. If you would like to contact us via Signal, please contact reporters Eli Hager at 301-758-2768 or Cassandra Garibay at 707-234-5175.
