Federal Assistance Programs, Still Available to Those, Struggling Amid Pandemic.<br />After the expiration of the federal eviction moratorium and COVID-related unemployment payments, several coronavirus rescue measures remain in place. .<br />After the expiration of the federal eviction moratorium and COVID-related unemployment payments, several coronavirus rescue measures remain in place. .<br />CNN reports that more support may be <br />on the way, as Democrats on Capitol Hill weigh <br />a 10-year, $3.5 trillion budget reconciliation bill.<br />The passage of that bill would greatly <br />expand the nation's safety net programs.<br />Currently, those remaining programs include: .<br />Child tax credit payments of up to $3,600 <br />for tens of millions of American families.<br />Roughly 90% of the $46 billion in federal emergency <br />rent relief funds remains available as of August. .<br />Payments on federal student loans have not been required since March 2020, and repayment is not set to resume until February of next year.<br />Beginning in October, monthly food stamp benefits will increase 27% above pre-pandemic levels, <br />the largest jump in the program's history.<br />Beginning in October, monthly food stamp benefits will increase 27% above pre-pandemic levels, <br />the largest jump in the program's history.<br />Affordable Care Act enrollees now pay no more than 8.5% of their income toward coverage, down from nearly 10%.<br />Congress has authorized over $190 billion <br />to help America's schools reopen and <br />stay open during the pandemic.<br />Congress has authorized over $190 billion <br />to help America's schools reopen and <br />stay open during the pandemic.<br />CNN reports that there are still <br />billions of dollars left to be spent
