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County staff warns Medicaid cuts and federal shutdown could delay millions in benefits and revenue
Summary
County presenters told commissioners a 3% Medicaid rate cut would reduce county revenues (roughly $100k+ across services) and that the federal government shutdown is delaying WIC, SNAP and other benefits, leaving some residents and county programs exposed if funds aren’t restored by November.
County staff briefed commissioners on how a 3% statewide Medicaid fee reduction and the ongoing federal government shutdown could affect county services and residents.
Miss Litch, speaking for county health/finance staff, said the Medicaid rate reduction would lower county revenue by roughly a little over $100,000 across programs: about $35,000 to health clinics, $20,000 to health care management programs, roughly $45,000 in ambulance…
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