Important Notice About Medicaid and SNAP Benefits
In July 2025, Republicans in Congress passed a bill that will change programs run by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS). President Trump signed that bill into law.
The law makes changes to Medicaid (Medical Assistance) and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). For some SNAP recipients, these changes will begin September 1, 2025. PA DHS is waiting for information on how states must implement these changes.
Your benefits have not changed at this time and will not change without notice from DHS. You will have the opportunity to update your case information.
Be on the lookout for more information from DHS. Keep your address and other contact information up-to-date with DHS and the US Postal Service.
We will help you prepare for these changes as they come.
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