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Committee shifts SNAP administrative burden and funds Medicaid system changes and work-requirement supports
Summary
Lawmakers approved budget adjustments moving SNAP administrative cost responsibilities toward the state and added general-fund dollars for Medicaid expansion work requirements and $1.96 million (one-time) for eligibility system changes after lawmakers were told requirements changed and costs rose.
Alex Williamson (LSO) told the committee the Department of Health and Welfare’s Division of Welfare budget includes three enhancements tied to prior legislation: an adjustment of SNAP administrative costs to a 75% state / 25% federal split, additional staffing and supports for Medicaid expansion work and community…
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