OBBBA Legislation Imposes Work Requirements, Eligibility Restrictions, and Provider Tax Limits on Medicaid Programs

Federal legislation enacted in July 2025 introduces mandatory work requirements, accelerated eligibility redeterminations, and immigration status restrictions expected to affect 7.8 million Medicaid enrollees by 2034. The law also restricts states' use of provider taxes to finance their Medicaid programs, forcing significant changes to state funding strategies and managed care operations. MCOs will face new compliance obligations around work requirement verification, more frequent eligibility reviews, and dual market impacts as disenrolled members shift to exchange coverage.

Managed Care · Finance · Long-Term Care

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