Today, the U.S. House passed the Senate reconciliation bill. The bill includes significant changes to federal funding for Medicaid, the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP) and other public health and social support programs. The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is reviewing the final legislation to determine its full impact on the state and its residents. NCDHHS will provide additional information as more details become available and will remain focused on serving the people of North Carolina.
In response to the bill’s passage, NC Health and Human Services Secretary Dev Sangvai released the following statement regarding the impact of the legislation on North Carolinians.
"Today's passage marks a significant moment with real consequences for North Carolina. While the full impact will become clearer in the coming weeks, we already know that it will result in billions of dollars being taken out of our state’s economy and will undermine the health of North Carolinians.
This bill includes major changes to Medicaid and SNAP – programs that provide vital support to millions of North Carolinians. There will be a significant reduction in federal funding for services that are core to the well-being of individuals and families across North Carolina. These cuts not only impact the people that rely on them directly but also strain the systems and communities that hold us all together.
The mission of the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services remains unchanged – we will continue to work to improve the health and well-being of all North Carolinians. This moment presents real challenges, and while our ability to offset these losses may be limited, our resolve is not. We will continue this work with determination, and compassion and a focus on the people we serve."