Maine LD2122 aims to mitigate federal funding changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program by improving eligibility determinations and.

Maine LD2122 addresses the anticipated negative impacts from federal funding changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The bill mandates the Department of Health and Human Services to implement an electronic system designed to reduce the error rate in SNAP eligibility determinations. It also authorizes grants to community-based organizations for SNAP outreach activities and hiring outreach coordinators. Additionally, the bill establishes a contingency fund to ensure SNAP benefits continue in the event of federal funding shortfalls.

Maine LD2122 aims to mitigate federal funding changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program by improving eligibility determinations and.

Maine LD2122 addresses the anticipated negative impacts from federal funding changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The bill mandates the Department of Health and Human Services to implement an electronic system designed to reduce the error rate in SNAP eligibility determinations. It also authorizes grants to community-based organizations for SNAP outreach activities and hiring outreach coordinators. Additionally, the bill establishes a contingency fund to ensure SNAP benefits continue in the event of federal funding shortfalls.