09/14/2025
Ever since the federal bill changing SNAP and Medicaid passed, people have reached out asking: What will this mean for me? There is no short answer for this one. H.R.1 (also called the "big beautiful bill) shifts costs to the state, adds new administrative costs, and makes changes to eligibility that could mean some people don't get services, or will lose them if they don't keep up with reporting requirements. Our state Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) released this overview of major changes and the timeline for when they take effect.
You can download it here: https://bit.ly/HR1impact
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(Image of report pages, with text that reads: Federal decisions; Washington budget. Impact on support. H.R.1 - also called the "big beautiful billl" - comes with a big price tag for Washington state, and changes who can get support. Our Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) released this overview and timeline)
