Steuben County Community Services flags staffing strain as SNAP changes and 988 transition loom

Jun 16, 2026

Steuben County Community Services told the subcommittee it is bracing for increased demand tied to SNAP work requirements, has staffing shortages, and is negotiating a 988 follow-up contract; Medicaid clients are receiving recertification reminders.

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Lynn Gramley, DCS, told the subcommittee that staffing issues "continue to be a concern" and that the agency expects community needs to rise if SNAP work requirements change and mental-health exemptions alter participation. She said Medicaid clients are being reminded to recertify.

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