The New Hampshire Health Protection Program: Affordable Health Care Coverage for Over 44,000 Granite Staters
An updated version of this Fact Sheet was published on February 4, 2016 – view updated version:
An updated version of this Fact Sheet was published on February 4, 2016 – view updated version:
The continuing partial federal government shutdown has jeopardized the continuation of food assistance through the New Hampshire Food Stamp Program to more than 78,000 individuals, including 30,000 children. The shutdown has prompted a shift in the timing of benefits for February in a way that might make it difficult for some families to pay for food throughout the month, and may leave those in need without food assistance beyond February if the shutdown continues.