Early Considerations for County Implementation of H.R. 1 Changes to Medicaid and SNAP
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This webinar is available on-demand. If you have issue accessing the recording, please email nacomeetings@naco.org.
This webinar will provide county leaders with an overview of early considerations for implementing proposed changes to Medicaid and SNAP under H.R. 1. The discussion will highlight anticipated administrative responsibilities related to implementing Medicaid and SNAP work requirements, increased eligibility verification for enrollees, as well as the cost shifts and heightened scrutiny of SNAP payment error rates.
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