Pushback on healthcare provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act could mean some don’t go forward as planned, particularly those having to do with Medicaid. Lawmakers and others are now working toward rolling back those provisions.

The changes

“The Medicaid changes are aimed mainly at the states or tightening eligibility,” said Rich Daly, a senior editor with the Healthcare Financial Management Association. “The big change is a new requirement to work, go to school or volunteer part-time each month.”

Patients also may need to provide additional paperwork to prove they qualify for Medicaid, Daly said.

“Overall, it’s going to be more work to get on or stay on the program,” he said.

The pushback

Pushback on Medicaid provisions began just after the One Big Beautiful Bill Act was signe

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