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Butte County officials sound budget alarm over HR1 changes to CalFresh and Medi‑Cal
Summary
County directors warned the board that HR1 federal changes will increase county administrative costs, add work requirements, reduce federal cost‑sharing and could increase demand for indigent care; staff estimate at least $1.3M in additional county share for CalFresh administration beginning Oct. 2026.
Butte County department leaders told supervisors on Dec. 16 that a federal law enacted July 2025 (referred to in staff presentations as HR1) will materially change CalFresh (SNAP) and Medi‑Cal programs and increase county administrative burdens and costs.
Tiffany Rowe, director of Employment & Social Services, explained changes affecting CalFresh: waivers for able‑bodied adults without dependents will be limited to areas with unemployment above 10%, removing prior waivers based on a lack of sufficient jobs;…
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