# Maryland Enhances SNAP and Medicaid Support

Maryland Governor Wes Moore has announced the state's proactive measures to support residents in maintaining access to SNAP and Medicaid benefits amid new federal work requirements effective January 1, 2027, introduced by the Trump administration. The state is intensifying outreach efforts, streamlining application processes, and allocating resources to assist impacted Marylanders in navigating these federal changes. This initiative involves coordination among the Maryland Department of Human Services, Department of Health, and Department of Labor to mitigate potential disruptions in benefit access.

- **Why this matters:** Procurement professionals should anticipate increased demand for outreach, application processing, and support services contracts related to SNAP and Medicaid programs in Maryland.
- The coordinated state response indicates opportunities for vendors specializing in public assistance program management, IT solutions for application processing, and community engagement services.
- Agencies and contractors should prepare for implementation timelines aligned with the January 2027 federal requirements, ensuring readiness to support affected populations.
- Organizations can leverage this development to align proposals with Maryland's commitment to minimizing benefit disruptions and enhancing service delivery efficiency.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Healthcare, Professional Services
**Topics:** Regulatory Compliance, Grants & Funding
**Published:** September 22, 2026

### Government Entities
- Maryland Department of Human Services (DHS)
- Maryland Department of Health (MDH)
- Maryland Department of Labor
- State of Maryland

### Key Quotes
> In Maryland, we have a clear commitment to leave no one behind. 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.
> — Wes Moore, Governor

### Sources
- [
	
	Pages - Governor Moore reinforces commitment to keep Marylanders connected to SNAP and Medicaid amid new Trump Administration restrictions

](https://health.maryland.gov/newsroom/Pages/Governor%20Moore%20reinforces%20commitment%20to%20keep%20Marylanders%20connected%20to%20SNAP%20and%20Medicaid%20amid%20new%20Trump%20Administration%20restrictions.aspx) - MD