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Health director: state budget impasse, SNAP uncertainty and local program metrics shape county priorities
Summary
Wes, presenting the health director's update at the Pitt County Board of Health's November meeting, said the North Carolina legislature adjourned without a budget and the county expects continued uncertainty for Medicaid and federal benefits.
Wes, presenting the health director's update at the Pitt County Board of Health's November meeting, said the North Carolina legislature adjourned without a budget and the county expects continued uncertainty for Medicaid rebase discussions and some local services.
Wes warned the board that “we're gonna see at least 8% cuts in some services” when Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement or state rebase actions occur. He also summarized federal benefit uncertainty tied to the partial federal government lapse and…
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