New Hampshire’s Department of Health and Human Services is experiencing a $51 million budget cut over two fiscal years, the largest in 30 years. With three-quarters of these reductions being one-time cuts, the department faces challenges in making further reductions in the 2027 fiscal year. More than $10 million has been slashed from essential services, including behavioral health and food assistance programs, which could restrict the department’s capacity to serve new families in the future. Notable impacts include cuts to state shelter programs and farmer’s market initiatives, potentially limiting access to vital resources for vulnerable populations as the department navigates a required $25.5 million reduction next year.
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Link to original article source: https://www.nhpr.org/nh-news/2026-07-16/state-health-department-makes-additional-cuts-budget-as-directed-by-lawmakers
