Merced County leaders warn federal, state cuts could force local service reductions
Merced County officials told the Board of Supervisors on Aug. 12 that federal and state budget changes could force the county to absorb millions in costs and reduce services for Medi‑Cal beneficiaries, people who rely on SNAP benefits and other vulnerable residents.
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Merced County officials told the Board of Supervisors on Aug. 12 that a package of federal and state changes — including the federal HR 1 budget bill and several California actions — could reduce Medi‑Cal and other program funding and force county service reductions or larger local matches. County Executive Officer Mark Hendrickson opened the presentation by saying the briefing was intended to alert the board and the public about “known and or anticipated impacts to county programs and services” driven primarily by federal decisions.
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