Pitkin County staff warn hundreds could lose benefits under HR 1 changes
County human services staff told commissioners that federal/state changes in ‘HR 1’ could cut Medicaid and SNAP for local residents, estimating about 175 people could lose Medicaid and 83 could lose SNAP, and urged planning and close coordination with health partners.
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County staff told the Pitkin County Board of County Commissioners on Dec. 9 that sweeping changes in a package referenced as “HR 1” will reduce benefits for a measurable number of local residents and create fiscal and service challenges.
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