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Durham staff warn SNAP and Medicaid cuts could strain county programs; DINE needs $1.2M to continue
Summary
Durham County departments briefed commissioners on SNAP and Medicaid program risks amid federal policy changes and said the Durham Innovative Nutrition Education (DINE) Program would need about $1.2 million to continue through 2026; commissioners asked for demographic breakdowns, worst- and best-case scenarios and invited outreach to state/federal representatives.
Durham County’s Department of Social Services and Public Health briefed commissioners on Aug. 4 about changes in federal policy that could reduce SNAP and Medicaid funding and the potential consequences for residents and county operations.
Social Services Director Maggie Clapp said staff would investigate whether the State had demographic breakdowns for Medicaid Expansion and provide counts on the number of residents receiving Medicaid. The departments…
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