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Posted on: October 22, 2025

[ARCHIVED] FoodShare & Medicaid Updates During Federal Shutdown

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The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is monitoring how the federal government shutdown is affecting FoodShare benefits. For information on FoodShare (SNAP) and Medicaid related to the federal government shutdown, visit the following sites for general information and updates. We also encourage current recipients to check your ACCESS accounts, texts, and mailboxes for need-to-know information specific to you:

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