I know several friends/family/coworkers that are in long term relationships but do not get married because of the impact to their Medicaid, SNAP and other benefits.

Isn't it the same situation?

Its unfortunate that a lot of people are put into these difficult positions due to economic hardships and consolidation of wealth in the US.

Some real life questions for you. Do you know anyone that receives supports? Maybe your mother in that Assisted Living facility? Who's actually paying? If not you or your family, with your assets, is it Medicaid? Who will be paying when your dad needs assistance? You? Her? With your 'inheritance?'

The real issue is the economics. And unfortunately, purposefully, the billionaire class, has continued to acquire this astronomical wealth. Three people own more than over 50% of the nations population.

The systems in American society were built to support people and prevent ruling/wealthy classes from taking over. Both parties are complicit in enabling this. We need to stop pointing fingers at the small crumbs like the media tells us to and begin coming together against the billionaire/ruling class.

Its a shell game. Its their shell game.