DEPARTMENT: Employment and Economic Assistance
FILE TYPE: Regular Information
TITLE
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Update On Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program And Medicaid
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PURPOSE/ACTION REQUESTED
Receive an update on House Resolution 1 Federal changes and timeliness measures for Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program and Medical Assistance.
SUMMARY
Staff will provide an overview of the potential impacts of House Resolution 1 (HR 1) on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Medical Assistance (MA), including potential impacts to the County budget, residents, and staff. Staff will also provide an update on the Board priority to care for vulnerable populations through the timely delivery of public assistance benefits in accordance with state requirements.
OUTCOMES
• Mitigate HR 1 impacts to Dakota County residents, staff and budgets.
• Provide timely and accurate public assistance benefits.
RECOMMENDATION
recommendation
Information only; no action requested.
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EXPLANATION OF FISCAL/FTE IMPACTS
None.
RESOLUTION
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Information only; no action requested.
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PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION
None.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment: Presentation Slides
BOARD GOALS
☒ Thriving People ☐ A Healthy Environment with Quality Natural Resources
☐ A Successful Place for Business and Jobs ☐ Excellence in Public Service
CONTACTS
Department Head: Dana DeMaster
Author: Tiffinie Miller