MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — The Department of Health Services is highlighting how federal SNAP changes caused by President Trump “Big, Beautiful” bill will impact Wisconsinites.
“Individuals that are using SNAP benefits or may and be enrolled in our Medicaid program are already living on the margin and small dollar changes right forced them to make very difficult life choices between choosing health care or choosing food. And will really make it harder for individuals in our state,” said Wisconsin Medicaid Director Bill Hanna.
“We got to think about the economic impact of individuals losing SNAP benefits. They spend those SNAP benefits locally and reports show for every dollar in SNAP benefits of family receives, there’s $1.50 in economic impact. I think retailers can also expect changes,” Hanna added.
Hanna says the cuts would cost Wisconsin approximately $314 million every year and put 90,000 state residents at risk of losing SNAP benefits.