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Local health and aging officials warn of federal cuts; North Country coalition urges information and advocacy
Summary
Committee members heard warnings that proposed federal budget reductions could cut or eliminate programs that support seniors and caregivers. A public commenter who leads a regional Medicaid information effort urged neutral, fact-based outreach to local officials.
Warren County Health Services Committee members were told federal budget proposals for 2026 could reduce or eliminate several programs that support seniors and caregivers, and a public commenter described a new regional effort to explain Medicaid's local role.
During the Office for the Aging's annual report presentation, the presenter said the proposed 2026 federal budget would reduce funding for "aging network services, Alzheimer's disease support program, the congregate meals program, home delivered meals program" and — she added — eliminate…
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