Federal SNAP & Medicaid Changes

2026-02-06 01:46 PM

Major federal changes to SNAP went into effect February 1, 2026 with new reporting requirements beginning March 2026.

Federal changes to Medicaid will go into effect January 1, 2027.

• Federal SNAP and Medicaid Program Changes (Page)

New Medicaid Changes: Community Forums

2026-10-28 04:29 PM

Join the Summit County Department of Job and Family Services for a community forum to learn about recent and upcoming changes to Medicaid eligibility and requirements resulting from federal legislation.

Twinsburg Public Library

Meeting Rooms 1-3 (10050 Ravenna Rd, Twinsburg)

Tuesday, December 1

5:00pm - 7:00pm 

Summit County Public Health

Donna Skoda Auditorium (1867 W Market St, Akron)

Wednesday, December 2

5:00pm - 7:00pm

These sessions will provide the community with important updates on:

• Non-citizen Medicaid eligibility changes effective October 1, 2026.
• New work requirements and exemptions beginning January 1, 2027. 
• Changes to renewal timelines, verification, and documentation requirements. 
• Best practices for helping individuals maintain Medicaid coverage. 

• Medicaid Changes 2026-2027 Outreach Events (PDF, 720.8k)