Changes to Medicaid and SNAP go into effect Oct. 1

New changes to Medicaid and SNAP programs take effect on October 1, following a congressional budget bill. The updates include a revised definition of qualified immigrants that excludes certain refugees and asylees from federal benefits.
Several major changes to Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program established under last year’s congressional budget bill take effect on Oct. 1. Here is what you need to know. Definition of ‘qualified immigrants’ to exclude refugees, asylees The law narrows the definition of “qualified immigrants” eligible for federal Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program […]
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