New Mexico lawmakers prepare for potential SNAP benefit cuts

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NEW MEXICO (KRQE) — State law makers are keeping an eye on potential cuts to SNAP benefits that could impact over 457,000 New Mexicans. The Senate budget reconciliation bill included major cuts to the program and on Monday, lawmakers heard from state officials on how they’re preparing.

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A spokesperson for the health care authority says the bill could affect who’s eligible for SNAP, therefore they’re looking to hire more staff to process applicant information and reduce errors.
They’re also looking at redesigning their customer notifications to make applying clear and easy.
Departments say they’re giving people options in case cuts are made.

“Getting them connected to local food banks, to local providers in their area to see that that gap is filled,” said Aging and Long-Term Services Department Director Denise King. The state has previously said there have not been any changed made yet and will keep their customers informed.

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