HR 1 implementation costs and staffing
Summary
The federal HR 1 law forces counties to do more SNAP and Medicaid eligibility work without new money. The county is hiring 17.5 staff now, but if the state's payment error rate doesn't drop, Ramsey County could owe an estimated $9.2 million by 2028.
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Last discussed Aug 18, 2026.
Impact analysis
$363,263 this year, about $1 million a year going forward (roughly 0.25% of the levy), and a possible $9.2 million cost shift by 2028.
Residents relying on SNAP and Medicaid, who will get faster, more accurate service.
Property taxpayers, who will absorb the costs as an unfunded federal mandate.
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