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Washington County officials warn SNAP administrative cut and Nov. EBT pause could strain local services
Summary
Julie, a county economic-support presenter, told the Washington County Health & Human Services Committee on Oct. 29 that a federal change tied to HR1 (referred to in materials as “OBBBA”) will cut the federal administrative match for SNAP (FoodShare) from 50% to 25% effective Oct. 1, 2026, and that the state Department of Health Services is requesting $69,000,000 from the legislature to offset the change.
Julie, a county economic-support presenter, told the Washington County Health & Human Services Committee on Oct. 29 that a federal change tied to HR1 (referred to in materials as “OBBBA”) will cut the federal administrative match for SNAP (FoodShare) from 50% to 25% effective Oct. 1, 2026, and that the state Department of Health Services is requesting $69,000,000 from the legislature to offset the change.
Why it matters: County staff said it is not yet known whether the state will fully absorb that cost or pass some of it to counties. County staff estimated Washington County could face about a $104,000 operational shortfall in economic-support spending if the county must cover the reduced federal match. The committee was told staff will monitor legislative action and return with specific budget proposals close to the affected fiscal year…
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