Poverty Myths: Why Working Families Rely on Medicaid and SNAP

What do we really know about poor people in America? Most of what Americans hear about poverty comes wrapped in stereotypes: poor people do not work, they stay poor forever, they live comfortably on government benefits, and nearly everyone receiving help is on “welfare.” But what happens when we compare those claims with the actual numbers? In this video, former Social Security District Manager Dr. Ed Weir examines the real statistics behind poverty in America, including Medicaid, SNAP food assistance, cash welfare, housing assistance, disability, the working poor, and how often people move into and out of poverty. The truth is far more complicated than the political talking points. Some of the findings may surprise you, and others may completely change how you think about poverty, government assistance, and the people who need help. Watch before deciding who America’s “poor” really are. #PovertyInAmerica #Medicaid #SNAP Originally recorded live with Restream.