About our PAC

The State Licensed Benefits Association PAC is a registered 527 Political Action Committee dedicated to supporting state-licensed professionals and advancing the interests of the communities they serve. Through public research, opinion polling, and targeted outreach, we work to identify the needs of individuals, families, and businesses across the United States.

Our initiatives focus on promoting access to valuable benefits, fostering informed decision-making, and connecting communities with trusted, licensed professionals who can provide expert guidance. By amplifying the voices of everyday citizens and channeling insights into constructive action, we help shape policies and programs that deliver real, lasting impact.

From advocating for fair and transparent industry practices to ensuring that important benefit options remain available and accessible, the State Licensed Benefits Association PAC is committed to making a positive difference—one conversation, one policy, and one community at a time.

Public Reporting Summary

Reports are published annually by January 31 for the preceding calendar year.

All reports are made publicly available and may be accessed, downloaded, cited, and referenced without restriction. The information provided is intended for general informational and research purposes. Interested parties may contact the State Licensed Benefits Association PAC to request additional analytical granularity, including aggregated breakdowns by age range, demographic category, state, county, licensure classification, and income band, where available and appropriate.

2025 Public Summary Report

262,208 Total Respondents

Entry-level Licensing

(<$60k typical)

Barber, Behavioral Health / Mental Health Counselor, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) / Nurse Aide, Cosmetologist, Dental Assistant, Massage Therapist, Medical Assistant, Pharmacy Technician, Real Estate Sales Agent, Roofing Contractor / Roofer, and similar.

Mid-level Licensing

(60k-110k typical)

Chiropractor, Construction Manager / General Contractor, Dental Hygienist, Electrical Contractor / Electrician, HVAC Contractor, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN), Occupational Therapist, Radiologic Technologist, Registered Nurse (RN), Respiratory Therapist, Social Worker, and similar.

Top-level Licensing

(110k-240k+ typical)

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN: NP/CRNA/CNM), Dentist, Medical Doctor (Physician), Owner/Operator, Pharmacist, Physician Assistant (PA), Surgeon, and similar.

Total Question Respondents

Public Reporting Detailed

The following questions were developed and administered by the State Licensed Benefits Association PAC for informational and research purposes only.

The questions are nonpartisan and unbiased in nature and do not endorse, oppose, or advocate for any candidate, political party, ballot initiative, or specific legislative agenda. Publicly released reporting reflects aggregated and anonymized responses compiled using automated and analytical technologies. Underlying respondent data is maintained in accordance with applicable privacy, data-use, and compliance standards.

1) Have you applied for any state or federal assistance programs in the past 12 months?

• Entry-level: “Yes — I applied for Medicaid/CHIP or SNAP recently, or I checked eligibility because things are tight.”
• Mid-level: “Not personally most of the time, but I’ve looked into it before (especially for kids/health coverage or during a gap in hours).”
• Top-level: “No — I haven’t needed to apply in the past year.”

2) Were you approved for all the programs you applied for, or were some denied?

• Entry-level: “Some were approved, but at least one was denied or delayed because of paperwork or missing documents.”
• Mid-level: “It’s mixed — either approved after back-and-forth, or denied because I was slightly over income limits.”
• Top-level: “N/A — I didn’t apply.”

3) If denied: Do you feel the eligibility requirements were too strict or too complex?

• Entry-level: “Too complex — the process was confusing and I kept getting asked for more documents.”
• Mid-level: “Too strict — it felt like I was just over the cutoff, even though my bills are high.”
• Top-level: “N/A.”

4) Which benefits have been most important to you/your household — healthcare, food assistance, housing support, or something else?

• Entry-level: “Healthcare coverage first, then food assistance — those make the biggest difference month to month.”
• Mid-level: “Healthcare and childcare support matter most; housing costs are the biggest pressure.”
• Top-level: “None personally — but I’d say healthcare access is the most important for most families.”

5) How frequently do you/your household rely on these programs — occasionally, monthly, or regularly?

• Entry-level: “Regularly/monthly — it’s part of our budget plan.”
• Mid-level: “Occasionally — more like during a rough stretch, reduced hours, or a big expense.”
• Top-level: “N/A — we don’t rely on them.”

6) In your opinion, are the benefits you receive sufficient to cover basic needs?

• Entry-level: “They help a lot, but it’s still not enough to cover everything.”
• Mid-level: “Helpful, but not sufficient — I still struggle with childcare, housing, and medical costs.”
• Top-level: “For people who qualify, it can help, but many still fall short because costs keep rising.”

7) Have you ever avoided applying because the process was too time-consuming or complicated?

• Entry-level: “Yes — it can feel like a second job to apply and keep up with renewals.”
• Mid-level: “Yes — especially when I assumed I’d be denied or it wasn’t worth the hassle.”
• Top-level: “No — I haven’t applied.”

8) Have you faced challenges like long wait times, difficulty accessing offices, or unclear information?

• Entry-level: “Yes — long hold times and unclear requirements were the hardest parts.”
• Mid-level: “Yes — it’s hard to get straight answers, and it takes repeated calls or submissions.”
• Top-level: “I haven’t dealt with it directly, but I hear from patients and coworkers that it’s frustrating.”

9) Do you believe people in your profession, as a {Label.LicenseType}, face unique challenges qualifying for benefits?

• Entry-level: “Yes — pay is low and schedules can be unpredictable, so it’s easy to fall behind.”
• Mid-level: “Somewhat — we often make too much to qualify but not enough to comfortably cover costs.”
• Top-level: “Not usually — higher income means fewer eligibility issues, though personal situations vary.”

10) Do you feel benefits/subsidies in your state are improving, declining, or staying the same?

• Entry-level: “Declining — it feels harder to get approved and harder to keep coverage.”
• Mid-level: “Staying the same overall, but more paperwork and uncertainty than before.”
• Top-level: “Depends on the program, but it feels more complicated and less predictable.”

11) How important is it that future policies expand access to Medicare, Medicaid, or similar programs?

• Entry-level: “Very important — a lot of people are one emergency away from losing stability.”
• Mid-level: “Important — especially for families and people who fall into the gap.”
• Top-level: “Somewhat important — access matters, but I also care about cost control and program integrity.”

12) If benefits were reduced/eliminated, how would that impact your ability to continue working in your profession?

• Entry-level: “It would be major — I’d have to cut back hours, take a second job, or consider leaving.”
• Mid-level: “It would hurt — I could probably manage short-term, but it would create serious stress.”
• Top-level: “Personally, not much — but it would impact staffing and patients, which affects my work.”

13) Would you support expanded funding for assistance programs in your state, even if it meant higher taxes?

• Entry-level: “Yes — if it improves access and stability for working families like mine.”
• Mid-level: “Maybe — I’d support it if it’s targeted and well-managed, not wasteful.”
• Top-level: “It depends — I’d want to see accountability and results before supporting higher taxes.”

14) What type of additional support would be most valuable — healthcare, childcare, housing, food, or retirement benefits?

• Entry-level: “Childcare and housing would help the most, plus healthcare costs.”
• Mid-level: “Childcare and healthcare — those are the biggest monthly pressures.”
• Top-level: “Retirement and healthcare system improvements; for many workers, childcare is huge.”

15) Over the next year, do you expect your reliance on assistance programs to increase, decrease, or remain about the same?

• Entry-level: “Increase or stay the same — costs keep rising and it’s hard to get ahead.”
• Mid-level: “Probably stay the same — unless hours drop or a big expense hits.”
• Top-level: “No reliance expected — but I think more people will need support if costs keep rising.”