The Propel blog

A toddler picks out fruit in a grocery store against a green background. WIC can help families afford healthy food.
WIC

What services are provided through WIC?

January 2nd, 2026
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A woman sits with her infant on her lap against a purple background. WIC can help you get a free breast pump.
WIC

Does WIC cover breast pumps?

January 2nd, 2026
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A mother and daughter shop using food stamps against a blue background.
SNAP

Do states ever give extra food stamps?

January 2nd, 2026
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A woman checks her phone while she applies for unemployment in her state against a red background.
Finance

How to apply for unemployment

December 26th, 2025
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A woman and her children who benefit from the WIC program seen against a yellow background.
WIC

Can you apply for WIC online?

December 24th, 2025
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A doctor explains to a family what is and isn't covered by Medicaid
Healthcare

What does Medicaid cover?

Updated March 16th, 2026
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A stack of papers related to expenses for Medicaid spend down.
Healthcare

What expenses qualify for Medicaid spend down?

Updated February 27th, 2026
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A bottle of Sprite and a bottle of 7 Up stand next to each other against a purple background.
SNAP

Oklahoma SNAP soft drinks and candy ban: What you should know about the new rules

December 23rd, 2025
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A hand holds up a box of Skittles against a green background.
SNAP

Louisiana SNAP candy and soft drinks ban: What you should know about the new rules

December 19th, 2025
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A bottle of Sprite and a bottle of 7 Up stand next to each other against a purple background.
SNAP

West Virginia SNAP soda ban: What you should know about the new rules

December 16th, 2025
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A bottle of Sprite and a bottle of 7 Up stand next to each other against a purple background.
SNAP

Nebraska SNAP soda and energy drink ban: New rules

Updated December 16th, 2025
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An image shows a bottle of Sprite and 7 Up against a purple background. Both are subject to the new SNAP restrictions in Utah.
SNAP

Utah SNAP soft drink ban: What you should know about the new rules

Updated December 16th, 2025
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A bottle of Sprite and a bottle of 7 Up stand next to each other.
SNAP

Iowa SNAP junk food ban: What you should know about the new rules

Updated December 16th, 2025
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A black and white image of the U.S. Capitol against a blue background
SNAP

Are food stamps federal or state run?

Updated February 13th, 2026
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A hand holds up a box of Skittles candy.
SNAP

Indiana SNAP junk food ban: What you should know about the new rules

Updated December 16th, 2025
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A bottle of Sprite and a bottle of 7 Up stand next to each other.
SNAP

Idaho SNAP junk food ban: What you should know about the new rules

Updated December 16th, 2025
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