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Council members flag possible Social Security and Medicaid disruptions and ask town to prepare
Summary
A council member said potential federal disruptions to Social Security or Medicaid could create acute hardship for local residents and urged the town to consider preparedness options (emergency utility relief, coordination with county services).
During council reports Council Member Jackie raised concerns about national-level proposals and staffing changes that could delay Social Security payments or alter Medicaid access, and urged the town to plan for potential local impacts.
Jackie said many Coupeville residents rely heavily on Social Security and Medicaid to pay rent, buy food and secure…
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