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Kentucky Safety Net Under Pressure | Bowling Green News
Kentucky’s safety net is tightening: starting January 2027, Medicaid expansion recipients aged 19-64 must log 80 qualifying hours monthly—work, school, or service—with exceptions for hardship. Renewals shift to six-month cycles, demanding accurate contact info and prompt responses to avoid losing coverage. SNAP faces tougher work rules and exemption tweaks, risking compliance burdens for disabled or student beneficiaries. Meanwhile, housing costs soar, leaving 200,000 affordable units missing statewide—hitting low-income renters hardest. These changes were spotlighted at a recent road show…
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