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Virginia Simplifies Benefits Amid Federal Changes | Fort Wayne News
Virginia’s rolling out bold new moves to protect Medicaid and SNAP benefits as federal rules tighten — Governor Youngkin’s “Keep Virginia Covered” order aims to simplify the process, prevent unnecessary benefit losses, and ease confusion for 1.8 million Medicaid and nearly 800,000 SNAP recipients. Facing looming funding shortfalls and new work requirements affecting 300K people, the state is streamlining paperwork, boosting call centers, and launching workshops to help residents navigate changes — all while warning that federal cuts could cost up to $2.6 billion annually starting 2028. Listen…
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