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McDowell County warns of possible $500K–$600K hit if state does not cover SNAP and Medicaid cost shifts
McDowell County Board of Commissioners · February 10, 2026
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Summary
County staff told commissioners congressional changes to SNAP and Medicaid could shift substantial administrative costs to counties; the county association estimated possible McDowell exposure in the range of $500,000–$600,000 without state relief.
County staff told the board on Feb. 9 that recent congressional changes affecting SNAP (food-stamp) administration and Medicaid could shift a meaningful share of administrative costs from the federal level to counties. Staff said…
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