CNN 5 Things 2026 Healthcare Changes, Gaza Aid, Seafood Heists and more
Dec 31, 2025
Get ready for healthcare and SNAP changes in 2026 that could affect many states. In Minnesota, federal child care payments are frozen amid a fraud investigation. Israel ramps up restrictions on aid for Gaza, raising concerns for humanitarian groups. Southern California braces for heavy rain and flooding as the new year approaches. And in a bizarre twist, a $400,000 seafood heist means a lot of missing oysters and lobster in New England!
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ACA Subsidy Cliff And State Responses
- Enhanced Affordable Care Act premium subsidies expire at the end of 2025, likely raising costs or increasing uninsured rates in 2026.
- Ten states will offer state-funded help, so check state programs to see if you qualify for continued assistance.
Check State Subsidies Now
- If you rely on ACA subsidies, review 2026 enrollment and costs before the new year to avoid coverage gaps.
- Check whether your state is among the ten offering extra subsidies and apply if eligible.
SNAP Restrictions Are Expanding
- SNAP rules will tighten in some states to restrict purchases like soda and candy starting in 2026.
- Indiana, Iowa, Nebraska, Utah and West Virginia are leading the change, with at least 13 more states set to follow.