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Resident warns of Medicaid and SNAP cuts’ local impacts; cites state and federal estimates
Summary
A resident told the council that proposed federal and state changes could cut Medicaid and SNAP benefits for Baker City residents, citing figures she attributed to the Oregon Health Authority and the Congressional Budget Office.
During public comment on July 22, resident Gina Spinks raised concerns about potential federal changes she said could reduce Medicaid coverage and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for local residents.
Spinks said she relied on figures from the Oregon Health Authority and the Congressional Budget Office and told councilors she expects "20 percent of people on Medicaid will lose coverage," which she said translates to…
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