Up First from NPR SNAP decision, Open Enrollment, Electricity Prices Increase
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Nov 1, 2025 
Jennifer Ludden, an NPR reporter specializing in food policy, breaks down recent court rulings affecting SNAP benefits and their implications for recipients. Selena Simmons-Duffin, a health policy expert, highlights critical changes in the Affordable Care Act's open enrollment, including expiring subsidies and new enrollment tips. Finally, Scott Horsley, covering national politics, discusses how rising electricity prices are shaping gubernatorial races in New Jersey and Virginia, revealing voter frustrations and potential political ramifications.
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SNAP Funding Can Be Restored — But Unclear When
- Federal judges said the administration can and should use emergency funds to restore SNAP benefits.
- Timing and full restoration remain uncertain because appeals and logistical challenges could delay payments.
Review Plans — Don’t Let Auto-Renew Happen
- Don't auto-renew your marketplace plan; review new 2026 prices and options before enrolling.
- Wait a few weeks if possible because Congress might extend enhanced subsidies and change your costs.
Subsidy Expiration Could Double Premiums
- Expiration of enhanced subsidies could roughly double average premiums for many enrollees next year.
- Some federal help will remain, but variability will depend on age, income, and location.