JBC funds initial HR 1 compliance systems work but demands details before long‑term commitments
Facing federal HR 1 deadlines, the committee approved limited FY25‑26 supplemental funding for eligibility‑system work (CBMS/MMIS changes and outreach) while directing the department to clarify scope, stakeholder engagement and ongoing costs for figure setting.
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The committee wrestled with a federal mandate (HR 1) that requires substantial changes to eligibility operations and systems. Staff described a two‑track approach: a "minimum viable product" to meet an inflexible federal deadline, and a longer‑term plan to tap new data sources and build a more automated verification process.
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