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Grateful to The Aspen Institute #FSP for lifting up the need for greater benefits interoperability. As our comment letter to the CFPB said, "Propel strongly encourages the Bureau to ensure that EBT account holders are afforded the same rights and protections under the forthcoming Section 1033 rule as wealthier consumers."

Excited to share that our efforts to empower low-income parents with crucial information about the new #SummerEBT #SUNBucks program have been shared by Newsweek. Check out the coverage here: https://lnkd.in/eHX2J5in Improving financial health through enhanced access to, understanding and management of benefits is vital. That's why we've worked so hard to build and iterate our in-app resources and website for #SummerEBT. ==> https://lnkd.in/eUYy666P

🚨 Over 20 million low-income households have lost support for vital internet access with the end of the #AffordableConnectivityProgram. #ACP was crucial for helping people with job searches, education, and medical needs. Our research suggests that a quarter of these households may now face complete broadband loss, while others will grapple with tough financial tradeoffs and increased hardship. Discover the impact firsthand on our nearly 3 million users who benefited from #ACP at www.JoinProviders.com. Their stories underscore why restoring the #ACP is urgent. The internet isn't a luxury—it's essential. Let's act now to reinstate the #AffordableConnectivityProgram. 📶 Read more in our report: https://lnkd.in/e-8JCbHe

"[P]olicymakers must prioritize protecting EBT households from #benefitstheft by improving the safety features of #EBTcards...Criminals are relentlessly targeting those Americans who depend on benefits programs to put food on their tables." People who receive #SNAP and use Providers are too easily victimized by criminal gangs. Read Jimmy Chen's new op-ed in Agri-Pulse Communications and see how Congress can help #EndEBTTheft. https://lnkd.in/ewwkHiPG Learn more about how people can protect themselves from #EBTTheft at www.JoinProviders.com.

"I don't have time to keep getting robbed," says Taisha Simon, a Providers user who has been a victim of #EBTTheft. Thanks to Janna Herron & Yahoo Finance for telling Taisha's story, and the story of all the victims of these terrible crimes. EBT stakeholders are pushing forward improvements, but Congressional action is needed to protect everyone who uses EBT (and the taxpayer) and #EndEBTTheft as quickly as possible. https://lnkd.in/eAu3T8Ry www.joinproviders.com #SNAP #FoodInsecurity

⭐ Happy 5-Star Friday! ⭐ We’re always working to keep the Providers community up to speed with the latest benefits updates. Reach out if you’d like support getting word out in the Providers app (joinproviders.com) about your state's new Summer EBT benefit or any benefits news! And, sign up for our monthly newsletter to stay in the know about our newest features: https://lnkd.in/e2R5AGXF

#SummerEBT (aka #SUNBucks) keeps growing before it debuts! 2 new states have joined the list of those providing $120/child to help families cover groceries this summer. Our Summer EBT resource page is growing too, and now includes 11 state deposit timelines. https://lnkd.in/eUYy666P We will continue updating the page as the program ramps up and throughout the summer. If you work with families, consider linking to our info page, and definitely let us know if you have feedback on any changes or additional information we should provide!

"It's devastating to have your benefits stolen...especially when you're counting on every penny and trying to change your life for the better." That's what Megan told us. She's one of 10,000+ Providers (www.joinproviders.com) users who shared their experiences for our new report. Read it to find out what it will take to #EndEBTTheft. https://lnkd.in/e2UY6vF5 #SNAP #FarmBill #FoodSecurity

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Providers (joinproviders.com) is an all-in-one personal finance app for benefits recipients. We’re so grateful for members of the Providers community like Angel who are at the heart of everything we do 🧡 Learn from our users on our Insights page. https://lnkd.in/eRJBWHqD

🚨 NEW REPORT: Insights from 10,000+ Providers users, and 1700+ victims of #EBTTheft, power our new report 'They're Stealing Food from My Kids'. We heard: -44% of EBT theft victims had to borrow money/go into debt -1/2 of surveyed EBT theft victims don’t know how or where their benefits were stolen -55% of EBT theft victims filed unsuccessfully for replacement benefits or did not pursue a reimbursement claim at all -90% of EBT theft victims want additional security features for EBT cards, including chip cards #EBT stakeholders are working hard to improve the security of the system, but Congress can help #EndEBTTheft in the #FarmBill and appropriations: -Extend & amend reimbursement authority -Require the adoption of chip cards & card locking, and provide additional federal $$$ -Ensure SNAP recipients can access their financial data electronically Read more recommendations and stories from people vulnerable to these terrible crimes in our full report: https://lnkd.in/e2UY6vF5 www.joinproviders.com #SNAP #FoodSecurity #EndEBTTheft