Governor Moore Reinforces Commitment to Keep Marylanders Connected to SNAP and Medicaid Amid New Trump Administration Restrictions
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ANNAPOLIS, MD – Governor Wes Moore today joined the Maryland Department of Human Services (DHS) and Maryland Department of Health (MDH) to inform Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) customers and Medicaid members of new federal work requirements imposed by the Trump administration.
In a letter accompanying notices from these departments to hundreds of thousands of impacted Marylanders, Governor Moore outlined steps Marylanders can take and highlighted state resources available to help maintain food assistance and health coverage amid these changes.
“In Maryland, we have a clear commitment to leave no one behind,” said Gov. Moore. “While these new federal mandates create unnecessary burdens for families trying to put food on the table and access basic health care, our state is stepping up. We are deploying every resource at our disposal to help eligible Marylanders navigate federal changes and protect their benefits.”
The governor continues to direct efforts to reduce barriers to SNAP and Medicaid and keep eligible Marylanders connected to essential services. As the state implements federal changes required under H.R. 1, Maryland is expanding outreach, streamlining application and renewal processes and connecting residents with information and assistance, including through the Maryland Benefits One Application and Expanded Employment & Training Resources.
Governor Moore’s letter is included in DHS’ annual September mass mailing outreach sent to approximately 340,000 SNAP households across Maryland, notifying households of annual federal benefit rate adjustments for the upcoming federal fiscal year. To assist families navigating the new SNAP eligibility restrictions introduced by H.R. 1, the mailing delivers essential information on understanding the updated regulations and safeguarding food assistance benefits. SNAP customers can visit the Department of Human Services’ Important Changes to SNAP Benefits webpage to learn more about the new federal requirements and available resources.
“Despite the significant challenges coming from the federal government, the Moore-Miller administration is exhausting every opportunity to protect Marylanders’ SNAP benefits,” said Maryland Department of Human Services Acting Secretary Stacy L. Rodgers. “We encourage all of our SNAP customers to check their mail, read the governor’s letter, and use the available state resources to stay connected to their food assistance.”
DHS estimates that its proactive outreach efforts have helped nearly 40,000 Marylanders maintain SNAP access, compared with the national average rate of decline since H.R. 1 passed in July 2025. Maryland currently ranks among the top 10 states for the share of SNAP customers maintaining their nutrition benefits.
Governor Moore’s letter is also featured alongside a series of informational resources shared by the Maryland Department of Health to 320,000 Medicaid members who will be impacted by work requirements starting January 1. MDH’s proactive Medicaid Check-In Campaign, in coordination with the state’s nine Managed Care Organizations, connects with Medicaid members, health care providers, employers and community partners to reach impacted Marylanders and share resources such as FAQs and fact sheets.
Current Maryland Medicaid members are encouraged to login to their Maryland Health Connection account, keep their contact information current, and read all notices from Maryland Health Connection. Members can also visit the Medicaid Check-In webpage and use the online tool to determine if they are impacted by work requirements and understand what these changes may mean for them.
“Health coverage gives Marylanders access to the care, medications and support they need to live healthy lives,” said Maryland Department of Health Secretary Dr. Meena Seshamani. “Our number one goal is to make sure every eligible Marylander maintains access to Medicaid coverage. To do this, we are working across state government and with trusted community partners to help Medicaid members understand these federal changes, complete any required steps and keep their Medicaid.”
“Each year, tens of thousands of Marylanders access life-changing job training and job placement through Maryland's more than 30 American Job Centers in communities across the state,” said Maryland Department of Labor Secretary Portia Wu. “Now, this work is even more critically important—both to connect Marylanders to the workforce and to ensure they maintain access to life’s essentials while on their path to economic security. We are committed to supporting them every step of the way.”
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