FSSA rolls out welfare automation in 12 north central counties
Source: By Ken Kusmer, Associated Press (IN), October 29, 2007 4:19 PM
Applying for food stamps or Medicaid was just a telephone call or mouse click away for residents of 12 north central Indiana counties Monday with the state's initial rollout of its closely watched, privatized welfare eligibility system.
. ....... The Democratically controlled Congress also is watching FSSA's progress. A provision in the House version of the federal farm bill would force Indiana and other states to reverse steps they've taken to privatize food stamps and return that work to state employees.