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Hudson County commissioners raise alarm about Medicaid and SNAP changes, seek briefing on local impacts
Summary
Commissioners at the July 15 caucus said proposed federal and state program changes could push more residents into emergency rooms, increase demand on food banks and strain county services; they requested an educational briefing with NJAC/lobbyists and departmental directors to analyze local impacts and mitigation options.
Hudson County commissioners spent a major portion of the July 15 caucus warning that proposed changes to federal- and state-administered safety-net programs could have serious local consequences for hospitals, food banks and county services.
"If people don't realize this...there will be a crisis in our hospitals," Commissioner William O'Dea said during a prolonged discussion. O'Dea and Commissioner Albert Cifelli warned that reductions in federal participation could reduce Medicaid…
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