How a complicated benefits system lets some fall through the safety net




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Summary: Amid many of the debates around entitlements and benefits, one thing is often lost to the public: Many people who qualify for help struggle to get and keep their benefits because it can be difficult to navigate the system. Economics correspondent Paul Solman looks at the challenge as part of our special series, America's Safety Net. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders