There are special benefits provided for those under low incomes in many jurisdictions. If you go from $24,999 to $25,000 you may see some supplemental food inco

There are special benefits provided for those under low incomes in many jurisdictions. If you go from $24,999 to $25,000 you may see some supplemental food income benefits go from $400 a month to $200 a month (not an actual example- but you get the idea). Generally though, these cases are not common and are really overstated as a problem IMHO. They also tend to overlook that its far more beneficial to take the raise and whatever temporary setback that might come with it to move yourself up the wage scales. Why it comes up in these discussions as something meaningful always confuses me. To me its akin to explaining to someone that squirrels are not harmful to humans and we should not walk around terrified of them and having someone come by and say "but actually, they could have rabies...." I mean, you aren't wrong, but you are essentially spreading misinformation by implying that this is common instead of exceedingly rare and something people should be wary of as they walk down the street every day. Its the exact type of misinformation that politicians use to make disingenuous arguments to steer people into supporting their policies, and the HN crowd should be above that IMHO.